Efectos de bioestimulantes en el comportamiento agronómico del cultivo de banano

Abstract

In Ecuador, it is crucial to adjust biostimulation practices to the specific conditions of banana plantations and production objectives. Biostimulation is presented as a complementary tool to enhance the sustainability and productivity of banana crops, reducing dependence on chemical inputs and promoting more environmentally friendly agricultural practices. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of the application of biostimulants on the agronomic performance of banana crops under field conditions. A completely randomized block experimental design was implemented, with four treatments with three repetitions with ten experimental units each. The treatments consisted of specific foliar solutions: T1 with amino acids, T2 with vitamins B1, B2, B6, T3 with seaweed extract, and T4 without the application of biostimulants, complemented with soil fertilization (N-P-K) in all treatments. The study variables included plant height, foliar emission, chlorophyll content, evolutionary status of Sigatoka in leaves 3 and 4, days until flowering, height of the offspring and ratio. Treatment T1 exhibited outstanding values in most of the variables analyzed. In summary, biostimulants containing amino acids of animal origin proved to be more effective than those of plant origin and synthetic ones. This is attributed to its physiological impact on plants, improving nutrient absorption, reducing abiotic stress and enhancing crop productivity.