AGROALNEXT Project: Programming sustainable fertigation strategies in different crops in the Region of Murcia, based on the use of soil-plant-atmosphere water status indicators, as a way to minimize the crop's water footprint and increase the efficiency of fertilizer use
- Type Project
- Scope Autonómico
- Autonomous community Murcia, Región de
- Main source of financing NextGenerationEU
- Project website Web del Proyecto
Description
The project aims to optimize fertigation and reduce the water footprint in horticultural, woody, and ornamental crops through demonstration trials. Agronomic, physiological, and quality responses are analyzed to implement sustainable strategies under different agricultural conditions and production systems.
Results
In melons, sensor technology increased water productivity (WPI) by 38% (DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13102652). Biostimulation enhanced root absorption, improving water and nutrient uptake. In peppers, the combined treatment increased WPI. It also increased root water absorption and soil enzyme activity, thus increasing nutrient availability to the plant. In table grapes, earliness of yield and WPI were promoted. Fruit quality was also improved, with increased total soluble solids (TSS), molecular weight (MI), and the proportion of commercial color.
Contact information
- Coordinator/Entity Name: Alejandro Pérez Pastor
- Mailing address: Not available
- Email coordinator/entity: alex.perez-pastor@upct.es
- Phone: Not available
Coordinators
- UPCT
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