Effect of Biostimulants on Vegetative and Productive Response of Duke Blueberry

• Autorzy: Lepaja Lavdim , Krasniqi Verina , Avdiu Vahid , Ibishi Lindita , Lepaja Kujtim

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/186666

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This field experiment aimed to assess the effects of algal biostimulants (NPK + TE) and mycorrhiza on the vegetative and productive parameters of a blueberry orchard, as well as the shelf life of fruits at three different stages of harvest. Kosovo benefits from favorable agro-climatic conditions that support high-quality agricultural production. In response to the impact of climate change, the blueberry industry in Kosovo has increasingly adopted Algae biostimulants (NPK + TE) to adapt to changing climate conditions, enhance yields, and improve blueberry resilience against environmental stressors. The experiment was conducted in the Vushtria region on a 6-hectare blueberry orchard using a nested experimental design. The plants were planted at a distance of 1×3 meters, with a density of 3333 plants per hectare in 35-liter pots. The irrigation system used is spaghetti-shaped (4 spaghetti per pot), and the orchard is covered with an anti-hail system. ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in the number of flowers, number of open flowers, leaf surface, number of fruit, total yield, and canopy volume. The obtained results indicate that the use of mycorrhiza positively affected the number of flowers, number of open flowers, and number of leaves, ultimately increasing yield and canopy volume compared to the use of algal biostimulants (NPK + TE). Additionally, treatment with chitosan at the beginning of the harvest extended the shelf life of fruits to 25 days, significantly longer than fruits treated with algal biostimulants (20 days) and in the control six days.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

algal biostimulants; mycorrhiza; shelf life; blueberry

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 25, iss. 6
• Strony: 66--71
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Lepaja Lavdim

• Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1302-3418

autor

Krasniqi Verina

• Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
• National Berry Association “Mjedra e Kosovës”, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0440-4924

autor

Avdiu Vahid

• Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6281-4582

autor

Ibishi Lindita

• Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
• National Berry Association “Mjedra e Kosovës”, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8997-6736

autor

Lepaja Kujtim

• Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, UBT College, Kosovo
• National Berry Association “Mjedra e Kosovës”, Kosovo

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4824-128X

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