Efecto de la reutilización del sustrato sobre el rendimiento y calidad de Salicornia spp. en producción circular

  1. V.M. Gallegos-Cedillo 1
  2. A. Giménez 1
  3. R.R. Benaissa 1
  4. C. Egea-Gilabert 1
  5. J. Ochoa 1
  6. J.A. Fernández 1
  1. 1 Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
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    Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

    Cartagena, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02k5kx966

Book:
Jornadas de los grupos de trabajo de horticultura, alimentación y salud, fertilización y sustratos, fresón y otros frutos rojos, celebradas del 20 al 22 de marzo de 2024 en Cartagena
  1. López Marín, Josefa (ed. lit.)
  2. Gallegos Cedillo, Víctor M. (ed. lit.)
  3. Giménez Martínez, Almudena (ed. lit.)
  4. Rodríguez, Roberto A. (ed. lit.)

Publisher: SECH (Sociedad Española de Ciencias Hortícolas)

ISBN: 978-84-09-63831-4

Year of publication: 2024

Pages: 148-151

Congress: Grupos de trabajo de horticultura, alimentación y salud, fertilización y sustratos, fresón y otros frutos rojos. Jornadas (1. 2024. Cartagena)

Type: Conference paper

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Abstract

The objective of this research was to assess the potential for reusing of two growing media (peat andcompost), to improve the yield and quality of Salicornia spp., as a part of sustainable circularproduction approach. Four growing media were tested: Non-used peat (TN), non-used compost (CN),reused peat (TR), and reused compost (CR). Biometric parameters, yield, and plant quality indicatorswere analysed. The nutraceutical profile of the plants was determined, including their antioxidantcapacity, flavonoids, and total phenols. Additionally, the content of carotenoids, total chlorophyll, andnitrates were measured. Plants grown in TR showed a decreased yield of 24, 45 and 60% compared toTN, CN and CR treatments, respectively. The best yields, along with significant improvements inbiometric parameters and shoot/root ratio, were obtained by plants grown in compost (CN and CR).The reuse of these substrates significantly influenced the nutraceutical profile of the plants, with anoticeable decrease in nitrate content. Furthermore, the succulence of the plants leaves increased whengrown in compost. Therefore, the use and reuse of agro industrial compost is a viable alternative toachieve sustainable production and at the same time improve bioactive compounds in Salicornia plants,without compromising crop productivity with intangible environmental benefits.

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