Efecto de la aplicación de biocarbón enriquecido en la composición nutricional de la alcachofa
- P. García-Gómez 1
- D.A. Moreno 2
- E. Conesa 1
- M.C. Martínez Ballesta 1
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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
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Centro de Edafología y Biología aplicada del Segura
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- López Marín, Josefa (ed. lit.)
- Gallegos Cedillo, Víctor M. (ed. lit.)
- Giménez Martínez, Almudena (ed. lit.)
- Rodríguez, Roberto A. (ed. lit.)
Publisher: SECH (Sociedad Española de Ciencias Hortícolas)
ISBN: 978-84-09-63831-4
Year of publication: 2024
Pages: 310-313
Congress: Grupos de trabajo de horticultura, alimentación y salud, fertilización y sustratos, fresón y otros frutos rojos. Jornadas (1. 2024. Cartagena)
Type: Conference paper
Abstract
The use of organic fertilization programs is gaining importance as an alternative to chemical fertilization. However, the effects of organic fertilization on crop quality need to be characterized,especially in those new amendments and fertilizers. Thus, the effects of the application of biochar enriched in microorganisms together with an organic fertilizer (Biochar) regarding chemicalfertilization (Control), on crop productivity and nutritional compounds was evaluated in artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) plants. Crop yield and nutritional properties such as minerals, fatty acids, phenolic compounds and flavonoids were determined. The results demonstrated that the Biochar treatment induced higher yield in comparison to the Control. Also, Biochar altered the fatty acid content, increasing palmitic acid in the artichoke heads, as well as certain macronutrients. However, the content of phenolic compounds (and flavonoids) was lower in Biochar than Control plants, still maintaining however, similar levels to other vegetables. In conclusion, the application of enriched Biochar favored a higher yield of the artichoke cultivar without significant detriment on its nutritional properties.