SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]

Background. The use of silicon as a fertilizer can reduce the need to use chemical fertilizers and thereby prevent the adverse effects of the latter. Objective. To evaluate silicon as a biostimulant in the cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under greenhouse conditions. Methodology. Four co...

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Main Authors: Juan José Reyes Pérez, Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos, Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez, Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel, Ramón Klever Macias Pettao, Erendira Aragón Sánchez, Alejandro Palacios
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Published: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán 2024-10-01
Series:Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems
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Online Access:https://www.revista.ccba.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/article/view/5359
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author Juan José Reyes Pérez
Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos
Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez
Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel
Ramón Klever Macias Pettao
Erendira Aragón Sánchez
Alejandro Palacios
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Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos
Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez
Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel
Ramón Klever Macias Pettao
Erendira Aragón Sánchez
Alejandro Palacios
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description Background. The use of silicon as a fertilizer can reduce the need to use chemical fertilizers and thereby prevent the adverse effects of the latter. Objective. To evaluate silicon as a biostimulant in the cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under greenhouse conditions. Methodology. Four concentrations of silicon dioxide (0, 0.15, 0.21 and 0.27 g of SiO2 per plant) were applied to the plant at six, 20 and 28 d after transplanting (six days after the emergency). At 40 days after sowing, the length of guides (m), stem diameter (mm) and number of leaves were determined. Likewise, the number of flowers, number of fruits, length fruits, diameter and weight of the fruit and yield (kg ha-1). The variables were analyzed using a general linear model and polynomials by regression. Results. The treatment of 0.22 g of SiO2 per plant increased stem diameter and length of the guides. The concentration of 0.27 g of SiO2 per plant had a positive influenced the growth of the cucumber crop, allowing fruit harvests of greater length, weight and diameter and a greater number of fruits per plant. Implications. It is possible to increase the yield of cucumber crops by applying silicon. Conclusions. The use of SiO2 at concentrations of 0.27 g per cucumber plant under greenhouse conditions increases it yield per hectare.
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spelling doaj-art-4d17b0d97c1d428eaeb0977a868bbeb72025-08-20T02:12:45ZengUniversidad Autónoma de YucatánTropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems1870-04622024-10-0127310.56369/tsaes.53591704SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]Juan José Reyes Pérez0Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos1Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez2Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel3Ramón Klever Macias Pettao4Erendira Aragón Sánchez5Alejandro Palacios6Universidad Técnica Estatal de QuevedoUniversidad Técnica Estatal de QuevedoUniversidad Técnica Estatal de QuevedoCentro de Investigaciones Biológicas del NoroesteUniversidad Técnica de CotopaxiUniversidad Autónoma de Baja California SurUniversidad Autónoma de Baja California SurBackground. The use of silicon as a fertilizer can reduce the need to use chemical fertilizers and thereby prevent the adverse effects of the latter. Objective. To evaluate silicon as a biostimulant in the cultivation of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under greenhouse conditions. Methodology. Four concentrations of silicon dioxide (0, 0.15, 0.21 and 0.27 g of SiO2 per plant) were applied to the plant at six, 20 and 28 d after transplanting (six days after the emergency). At 40 days after sowing, the length of guides (m), stem diameter (mm) and number of leaves were determined. Likewise, the number of flowers, number of fruits, length fruits, diameter and weight of the fruit and yield (kg ha-1). The variables were analyzed using a general linear model and polynomials by regression. Results. The treatment of 0.22 g of SiO2 per plant increased stem diameter and length of the guides. The concentration of 0.27 g of SiO2 per plant had a positive influenced the growth of the cucumber crop, allowing fruit harvests of greater length, weight and diameter and a greater number of fruits per plant. Implications. It is possible to increase the yield of cucumber crops by applying silicon. Conclusions. The use of SiO2 at concentrations of 0.27 g per cucumber plant under greenhouse conditions increases it yield per hectare.https://www.revista.ccba.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/article/view/5359rendimientodióxido de silicioinvernaderovariables morfométricasvariables productivas.
spellingShingle Juan José Reyes Pérez
Luis Tarquino Llerena Ramos
Juan Antonio Torres Rodriguez
Luis Guillermo Hernández Montiel
Ramón Klever Macias Pettao
Erendira Aragón Sánchez
Alejandro Palacios
SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems
rendimiento
dióxido de silicio
invernadero
variables morfométricas
variables productivas.
title SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
title_full SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
title_fullStr SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
title_full_unstemmed SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
title_short SILICON AS A BIOSTIMULANT IN CUCUMBER CULTIVATION (Cucumis sativus L.)]
title_sort silicon as a biostimulant in cucumber cultivation cucumis sativus l
topic rendimiento
dióxido de silicio
invernadero
variables morfométricas
variables productivas.
url https://www.revista.ccba.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/article/view/5359
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