Uso de micorrizas en el crecimiento y desarrollo de physalis peruviana l, como aporte a la transición agroecológica del cultivo.

Abstract

Considering the need to improve sustainability in agroecological production, this study evaluated the use of arbuscular mycorrhizae (Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum) in the growth and development of Physalis peruviana L. Mycorrhizae are presented as a promising agroecological alternative to increase crop production efficiency and soil fertility, favoring resilience in sustainable production systems. The limitations of conventional agricultural practices, which affect both agricultural performance and environmental sustainability, were analyzed, highlighting the urgency of implementing innovative approaches. In this context, the use of mycorrhizae favors the assimilation of essential nutrients that strengthen plant development. The research was employed using a randomized experimental design of 4 differentiated treatments: (T1) control with bocashi organic fertilizer, (T2) application of 35 g/plant of AMF, (T3) combination of 35 g/plant of AMF with 15 g/plant of P₂O₅, and (T4) application of 15 g/plant of P₂O₅. Biometric variables such as height, stem diameter, number of leaves, root weight, dry aerial biomass, leaf phosphorus and mycorrhizal colonization were measured. Treatment T3 showed significant improvements in all variables, reaching 62 % root colonization. These results confirm that the application of mycorrhizae is an effective agroecological practice, capable of improving the sustainability of the Physalis peruviana L. crop and promoting more efficient and adaptable production models