Propagación de vainilla en invernadero usando diferentes sustratos y condiciones.

Abstract

Abstract: Vanilla is one of the most profitable crops worldwide. Several species can be cultivated, with V. tahitensis being cultivated in Ecuador and V. odorata being native to the Amazon. The vegetative growth of these two species was evaluated. Seedlings were grown in a greenhouse in the southern Amazon. Three treatments were applied: V8THOR (0.75 g/L), TRICHOTIC (2 g/L), and a control. One hundred and thirty-five seedlings per species and per treatment were used, and establishment, height, and number of leaves were evaluated over four months. The TRICHOTIC treatment showed the best phenological stage for both species. When comparing the two species, V. tahitensis showed better responses to all three treatments, with an 80% establishment rate, an average of 3.69 leaves, and a height of 10.73 cm, compared to V. odorata with 81% establishment, 3.39 leaves, and a height of 8.36 cm. We can affirm that the use of beneficial microorganisms such as Trichoderma has a positive effect on the growth of vanilla plants in greenhouses and contributes to the sustainable production of this crop in Ecuador.