Evaluación del efecto de ácido acetilsalicílico (AAS) en el desarrollo agronómico de banano (Musa acuminata AAA), en la provincia de El Oro.

Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of acetylsalicylic acid as a bio stimulant in banana cultivation at Finca La Emperatriz, which is located at El Oro province, Ecuador. Three different doses of ASA and control (usual farm practice) were applied to 10 plants per treatment, with 10 repetitions, to analyze its impact on the agronomic development of the crop. Variables such as the height of the third sucker, fruit diameter, finger length, number of hands per bunch, bunch weight, and profitability were analyzed in this study. The results showed that the dose of 1 000 mg/5 liters of water (T2) was the most effective, significantly improving yield compared to the control and the other doses. This dose produced larger and heavier bunches with a greater number of hands, which meant higher profitability. Treatment T2 had the highest production of banana boxes, compensating the additional costs and generating a higher profit margin than the control and other treatments. It is concluded that the use of ASA as a biostimulant, at a dose of 1 000 mg/5 liters of water, proved to be an effective and profitable strategy to improve banana production at Finca La Emperatriz. It is recommended to implement this treatment and conduct additional research to optimize its use and evaluate its long-term impact on crop sustainability.