Resumen

DIAZ-JOSE, J. et al. Chemical and organic fertilization on the yield of Serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in Veracruz, Mexico. Revista bio ciencias [online]. 2023, vol.10, e1472.  Epub 30-Ene-2024. ISSN 2007-3380.  https://doi.org/10.15741/revbio.10.e1472.

The use of organic fertilizers generates multiple benefits for agricultural productivity and constitutes an alternative to the problems generated by the intensive use of chemical fertilizers. This work aimed to compare the effect of chemical and organic fertilization on the growth, development, and yield of fresh fruit of Serrano pepper (Capsicum annum L.). A completely randomized block experimental design was used with six treatments (control, chemical fertilization, bokashi, vermicompost, bokashi + chemical fertilization, and vermicompost + chemical fertilization) and four replications. Plant height, stem diameter, leaf length and width, SPAD units, flowering, leaf area, fruit number, fruit length, fruit diameter, average fruit weight, and yield were evaluated. An ANOVA and all pairwise comparisons were applied using Tukey (p ≤ 0.05). Significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) were observed for all variables except plant height, mainly attributed to the environmental conditions. The results indicated that the bokashi treatment promoted the best plant and fresh fruit characteristics. Using organic fertilizers represents a sustainable option with higher profitability for Serrano pepper production.

Palabras llave : Capsicum; organic nutrition; chemical fertilization; sustainability..