Evaluación de dos enraizadores para la calidad de plantas de limón (Citrus × limon linneo) variedades meyer y fino en vivero

Abstract

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of two natural rooting agents on the quality of lemon plants (Citrus × limon Linnaeus.) Meyer and Fino varieties at nursery level, in Cotundo parish, San Roque community. The experimental research was carried out using a completely randomized block design in bifactorial arrangement, with four treatments and four replications; considering as treatments two natural rooting agents (Aloe and Cinnamon). The data analyzed were the percentage of cuttings and number of sprouts at 90 days, as well as the height of the sprout, root length and Dickson's index at 120 days, to later find the benefit/cost ratio of each treatment. In the results, Aloe stands out as the best natural rooter for the production of quality lemon plants at nursery level, likewise the Meyer variety surpasses the Fino variety due to its better performance in the plant quality indicators evaluated, the best treatment was the rooting of Aloe with the Meyer variety showing a cost benefit of 2.47 USD. Given its effectiveness at the nursery level, the use of the Aloe rooter with the Meyer variety was recommended in the San Roque Community.