Evaluación de la productividad de tres variedades de maíz cultivado bajo un sistema de forraje verde hidropónico en la Estación Agropecuaria UTPL

Abstract

Abstract: The production of green fodder through hydroponics (hydroponic green fodder) involves cultivating species belonging to the Poaceae family, such as corn, and the Fabaceae family, such as alfalfa or vetch, to meet the nutritional and energy requirements of livestock. This research evaluated the production of three corn varieties white corn, DASS, and Mischa under a hydroponic green fodder system at the UTPL Agricultural Station using nutrient solutions A and B. Variables such as germination, height (cm), biomass (kg), and protein content were evaluated to determine which variety yielded the best results under this production system. The results obtained indicate that there is no significant difference in the analyzed variables of the different varieties of corn. Also, it is observed that the climatic conditions in which the system is located require a higher temperature for greater corn production in hydroponic systems; however, a visual difference could be observed in the white corn in terms of height and production.