Evaluación de la técnica de trinchado para disminuir la humedad del suelo en un cultivo de mango (mangifera indica), en la prov. del Guayas.

Abstract

In the present experiment conducted at Hacienda Agrícola Ganadera, the impact of a trenching treatment on a selected group of trees was evaluated with the aim of advancing their flowering to achieve better market prices during the harvest season. The research sought to identify methods that optimize agricultural production and improve crop profitability. Advancing flowering could provide a competitive advantage in the market, thus the effectiveness of trenching was explored. The study focused on evaluating the effect of this treatment on fruit production and its economic impact. Trenching was implemented in four plots, trenching a total of 16 trees using a backhoe. Controls included measuring soil moisture using an auger and a Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR), as well as assessing the percentage of flowering, the number of crates per tree, the quantity of fruits per tree, and their weight. At the conclusion of the experiment, the results showed that the trenching treatment did not generate a significant impact. The differences in fruit production between the treated trees and the control trees were minimal, suggesting that trenching was not effective in advancing flowering or improving production under the study conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to explore other strategies or treatments to achieve the desired agricultural objectives.