Effect of Pseudomonas putida and inorganic fertilizer on growth and productivity of habanero pepper (Capsicum Chinense Jacq.) in greenhouse |
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| Authors: | Roberto G Chiquito-Contreras Bernardo Murillo-Amador Cesar J Chiquito-Contreras Jhovana C Márquez-Martínez Miguel V Córdoba-Matson |
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| Institution: | 1. Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Campus Xalapa, Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, México;2. Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, S.C., La Paz, Baja California Sur, México |
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| Abstract: | The habanero pepper is widely used in a variety of commercial food products. The increase in the cultivation area of the habanero pepper has increased the use of agricultural inputs, mainly inorganic fertilizers, which have high economic costs and cause negative effects to the soil and water. In recent years, the use of beneficial soil microorganisms has been studied as an alternative to inorganic fertilizers. In the present study, the effect of three strains of Pseudomonas putida on the growth and productivity of King Pakal hybrid habanero pepper with limited inorganic fertilizer in a greenhouse. It was found that a reduction of inorganic fertilizer application of 25% with P. putida rhizobacteria strains increased or maintained growth and productivity of King Pakal hybrid habanero pepper. Before these rhizobacteria can be used in the field, results will first need to be confirmed under more natural conditions. |
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| Keywords: | fertilizers King Pakal hybrid habanero pepper rhizobacteria yield |
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