Comparative study of bacteria and biofertilizer on strawberry fruit quality grown in perlite substrate
Keywords:
Strawberry, perlite, biofertilizer, pantoea agglomerans, khumic-100.Abstract
Strawberries are widely consumed fruits known for their rich nutritional
content and desirable sensory attributes. Enhancing their quality in soilless cultivation
systems, such as perlite substrates, is crucial for sustainable and efficient production. This
study evaluated the comparative effects of a humic substance-based biofertilizer (Khumic
100) and the plant growth-promoting bacterium Pantoea agglomerans on the growth and
fruit quality of strawberries grown in perlite under controlled greenhouse conditions.
Treatments included Khumic-100, Pantoea agglomerans (INB-22), and a non-treated
control group. Key parameters assessed were plant height, leaf area, flowering and fruiting
patterns, and average fruit weight. The Khumic-100 treatment resulted in the highest fruit
weight, along with the most vigorous vegetative and reproductive development. The
bacterial treatment showed moderate improvements compared to the control. These results
suggest that Khumic-100 is more effective in enhancing strawberry plant performance and
fruit quality in perlite-based cultivation systems.
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