Environmental effects and impacts on the production and application of supermagro biofertilizer to grow watermelon Efectos e impactos ambientales en la producción y aplicación del abono supermagro en el cultivo de sandía

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to assess the production and environmental impact of the application of supermagro type organic manure in watermelon crops (Citrullus lanatus). We did this through a random design with four treatments and four repetitions (10% supermagro, 30% supermagro, Agrimins chemical fertilizer and a control). The study proved that the application of 30% supermagro biofertilizer affected the agronomic traits associated to plant height, stem thickening and fructification. We therefore conclude that supermagro biofertilizer responds well in the crop’s physiological process and could potentially be used in fruit production with good agronomic practices, showing positive environmental impacts.