Elaboración de compost con cáscara de Pitahaya “American Beauty” para mejorar cultivo de palta Hass
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El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el potencial de la cáscara de pitahaya (Hylocereus guatemalensis, cv. American Beauty) como componente principal en la elaboración de compost y su efecto en el cultivo de palta (Persea americana, cv. Hass). Se elaboró un compost a partir de cáscara de pitahaya, se caracterizó fisicoquímicamente y se aplicó en un diseño experimental. Se evaluaron parámetros de crecimiento, contenido foliar de nutrientes y rendimiento en plantas de palta Hass. Los resultados indican que la cáscara de pitahaya es un residuo con alto contenido de materia orgánica y nutrientes. El compost resultante presentó características adecuadas para su uso agrícola, mejorando significativamente el contenido nutricional del suelo y el desarrollo del cultivo. La aplicación de compost de pitahaya incrementó el rendimiento y mejoró la calidad del fruto en comparación con el tratamiento control. Se concluye que el compostaje de cáscara de pitahaya es una alternativa viable y sostenible para el manejo de residuos y la fertilización orgánica en el cultivo de palta Hass.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of pitahaya peel (Hylocereus guatemalensis, cv. American Beauty) as a main component in the elaboration of compost and its effect on the cultivation of avocado (Persea americana, cv. Hass). A compost was made from pitahaya peel, characterized physicochemically and applied in an experimental design. Growth parameters, foliar nutrient content and yield were evaluated in Hass avocado plants. The results indicate that pitahaya peel is a residue with a high content of organic matter and nutrients. The resulting compost presented suitable characteristics for agricultural use, significantly improving the nutritional content of the soil and the development of the crop. The application of pitahaya compost increased the yield and improved the quality of the fruit compared to the control treatment. It is concluded that the composting of pitahaya peel is a viable and sustainable alternative for waste management and organic fertilization in the cultivation of Hass avocado.
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