Crescimento e desenvolvimento Physalis peruviana L. cultivadas em vasos submetidos diferentes valores de pH

Abstract

Physalis (Physalis peruviana L.) is considered an exotic fruit, produced from seeds and with high added value in the market. It has great economic potential and has aroused interest as a great alternative for small and medium-sized producers, as it can increase profitability. However, the lack of knowledge of their management practices linked to productive traits limits the expansion of the crop, which has enormous market potential. The objective of this work was to analyze the development of the culture of Physalis peruviana L, at different pH levels. A completely randomized experimental design with two treatments and six replications was adopted. The evaluated treatments were pH 6,2 and pH 6,9. The following evaluations were performed: plant height, stem diameter, leaf number, node number, leaf length and width, flower buds, flowers, beginning of fruiting and fruit diameter. The data were submitted to regression analysis, subdivided in time for the evaluation dates. Therefore, it can be concluded that the treatments that were carried out with pH levels 6.2 and 6.9 did not obtain significant results during the evaluation time on the analyzed variables.