Evaluación del efecto del tratamiento magnético del agua en el desarrollo vegetativo de los patrones de rosas (Rosa sp.) de la variedad Natal Brier en el vivero de la Granja Experimental ECAA, Imbabura

The cultivation of roses in Ecuador plays a significant role in the economy of several regions of the country due to its importance in exports. The optimal development of roses is attributed to favorable soil and climate conditions, creating economic opportunities in various areas. However, the increasing competition and demand in the floriculture sector demanded more effective strategies to improve crop productivity. A promising alternative is the magnetic treatment of irrigation water, which can contribute to a better utilization of the water resource without causing environmental damage. In this research, different magnetic strengths (2000 Gauss, 4000 Gauss, and 6000 Gauss) were evaluated using neodymium magnets to study their effect on the vegetative development of rose rootstocks of the Natal Brier variety at the nursery of the ECAA Experimental Farm in Imbabura. The study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Ibarra Campus, using a completely randomized block design with magnetic devices placed at the beginning of each localized irrigation system. The results obtained revealed a beneficial impact on the study variables, both in terms of soil properties (soil pH, porosity (%), electrical conductivity (mS/cm)), and the crop itself (number of shoots, shoot length (cm), main root length (cm), dry matter of leaf area (%), dry matter of the root system (%)). This suggests that the application of magnetic fields in the irrigation process can significantly improve the development and yield of the crop.

El cultivo de rosas en Ecuador desempeña un papel significativo en la economía de varias regiones del país debido a su importancia en la exportación. El desarrollo óptimo de las rosas se debe a las condiciones favorables del suelo y el clima, lo que genera oportunidades económicas en diversas zonas. Sin embargo, el aumento de la competencia y la demanda en el sector florícola exigía estrategias más efectivas para mejorar la productividad del cultivo. Una alternativa prometedora es el tratamiento magnético del agua de riego, que puede contribuir a un mejor aprovechamiento del recurso hídrico sin causar daños ambientales. En esta investigación, se evaluaron diferentes fuerzas magnéticas (2000 Gauss, 4000 Gauss y 6000 Gauss) mediante imanes de neodimio para estudiar su efecto en el desarrollo vegetativo de los patrones de rosas de la variedad Natal Brier en el vivero de la Granja Experimental ECAA, Imbabura. El estudio se llevó a cabo en la Granja Experimental de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Sede Ibarra, utilizando un diseño de bloques completamente aleatorizado con los dispositivos magnéticos ubicados en cada inicio del sistema de riego localizado. Los resultados obtenidos revelaron un impacto beneficioso en las variables de estudio, tanto en lo que respecta al suelo (pH del suelo, porosidad (%), conductividad eléctrica (mS/cm)), como en el cultivo mismo (número de brotes, longitud de los brotes (cm), longitud de las raíces principales (cm), materia seca del área foliar (%), materia seca del sistema radicular (%)). Esto sugiere que la aplicación de campos magnéticos en el proceso de riego puede mejorar significativamente el desarrollo y el rendimiento del cultivo.

The cultivation of roses in Ecuador plays a significant role in the economy of several regions of the country due to its importance in exports. The optimal development of roses is attributed to favorable soil and climate conditions, creating economic opportunities in various areas. However, the increasing competition and demand in the floriculture sector demanded more effective strategies to improve crop productivity. A promising alternative is the magnetic treatment of irrigation water, which can contribute to a better utilization of the water resource without causing environmental damage. In this research, different magnetic strengths (2000 Gauss, 4000 Gauss, and 6000 Gauss) were evaluated using neodymium magnets to study their effect on the vegetative development of rose rootstocks of the Natal Brier variety at the nursery of the ECAA Experimental Farm in Imbabura. The study was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Ibarra Campus, using a completely randomized block design with magnetic devices placed at the beginning of each localized irrigation system. The results obtained revealed a beneficial impact on the study variables, both in terms of soil properties (soil pH, porosity (%), electrical conductivity (mS/cm)), and the crop itself (number of shoots, shoot length (cm), main root length (cm), dry matter of leaf area (%), dry matter of the root system (%)). This suggests that the application of magnetic fields in the irrigation process can significantly improve the development and yield of the crop.