Evaluación de promotores de crecimiento en el cultivo de lechuga (Lactuca sativa)

Abstract

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is an economically important crop in the province of Tungurahua, mainly in the parishes of Izamba and Cunchibamba. This study was conducted with the purpose of evaluating different products and doses, used as growth promoters in the lettuce crop, the Starfigther variety was implemented, which is characterized by being a good option for fresh green leaves, being easy to grow and can be consume in salads, promising to meet the needs of small producers for such a reason that its performance is directly influenced. An experimental design of Randomized Complete Blocks with nine treatments plus a control was used. The results showed that the use of the Algalig product resulted in the highest values of root volume. However, no statistically significant differences were found regarding the number of leaves and dry weights between the different treatments. The crop cycle, which spanned from the date of transplantation to harvest, lasted 45 days in all treatments. In conclusion, the use of growth promoting products showed favorable changes in the crop, which translated into an increase in its productivity