Estudio de tres tipos de sustratos en el cultivo del pimiento (Capsicum, anumm), de variedad 4 puntas, cultivadas en macetas, como alternativa a la agricultura urbana.

Abstract

Proper rooting is a determining factor in the development and productivity of plants in the early stages of growth. In this context, the present study aims to evaluate the rooting response of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) under nursery conditions using three types of substrates to determine which one promotes better root development and, consequently, higher seedling quality for subsequent transplantation. The research was conducted in a controlled environment, where a completely randomized block design was applied with three substrate treatments and an absolute control with no application, each with three replications. Key agronomic variables such as rooting rate, root length, the number of primary and secondary roots, as well as the overall vigor of the seedlings were analyzed. It was identified that one of the treatments generated a higher rooting rate and root development compared to the others, demonstrating its effectiveness in producing vigorous and healthy seedlings. This finding is relevant to agricultural production, as the use of the optimal substrate could improve plant establishment in the field and, therefore, crop productivity. The proper selection of the substrate plays a crucial role in the successful establishment of bell pepper seedlings, making its application in nurseries a viable strategy to improve crop quality and yield.