The effect of biodegradable bags on coffee growth and development during the seedling stage
The use of plastic in agriculture leads to the generation of waste, which poses environmental and visual pollution challenges. This issue is significant across various agricultural systems, including the coffee industry, where there is currently no established recommendation for adopting biodegradable materials during seedling. To explore potential alternatives for biodegradable bags, an evaluation of 10 different bag types was conducted at the Cenicafé Naranjal Experiment Station in Chinchiná, Caldas. During this seedling stage, the dry matter of the plants was measured and the resistance of both new and used bags to mechanical stress was assessed using INSTRON equipment. The analysis of dry matter in 30 plants per treatment did not reveal significant differences in variables such as the dry weight of the root, stem, leaves, and total weight when using bags with dimensions of 13 x 21 cm. However, differences among treatments were identified when using bags sized 17 x 23 cm. Furthermore, the resistance tests for mechanical stress, including traction and breakage, indicated the presence of biodegradable bags with resistance levels close to or even surpassing those observed in the control group using polyethylene bags. These findings suggest that there are no discernible differences in the growth and development of plants during the seedling stage when utilizing different types of bags.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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Cenicafé
2023
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| Online Access: | https://publicaciones.cenicafe.org/index.php/cenicafe/article/view/1171 |
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