Aclimatación de tres especies frutales a campo abierto y en invernadero bajo nivel (Walipini), en el centro experimental del riego Tunshi.

Abstract

This research aimed to evaluate the acclimatization of three fruit species in open field and in low-level greenhouses (Walipini) at the Tunshi Irrigation Experimental Centre. The following indicators were evaluated not only in open field, but also in low-level greenhouse (Walipini): seed germination percentage for watermelon, since it was done by sowing seeds, survival percentage for grape and blueberry, since transplanting was done in both species, plant height, stem diameter, phenological stages, dry matter, relative humidity, temperature, economic analysis and, as a complementary activity, soluble solids content was carried out. The height and diameter were evaluated every 30 days, the phenological stages were evaluated by observing the changes that occurred in the plants, the same number of plants were extracted from both locations to obtain the percentage of dry matter; with the use of a thermos-hygrometer and software, average daily and then weekly data were obtained for temperature and relative humidity for later discussion. A completely randomized design (CRD) was carried out with three treatments (grape, watermelon, blueberry), in two locations, location one, the low-level greenhouse (Walipini) and location two (open field). At the end of the research, it was concluded that the best treatment was the watermelon crop with a diameter of 0.92 cm and a height of 203.29 cm, the phenological stages finished in 124 days with an average temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 72 percent and a benefit-cost ratio of 1.16 dollars. It is recommended to build low-level greenhouses in higher altitude areas, carry out future research on the incidence of pests and diseases.