Transplanted Tussock Grasslands Related to Altitude, Climate and Application of Natural Fertilizers

Yaranga R.M.; Maraví K.; Román M.Y.; Cáceres D.H. · International Journal of Agriculture and Biology (2022) · DOI: 10.17957/ijab/15.1948

Resumen

Andean grasslands are providers of multiple ecosystem services for humanity and biodiversity conservation; however, since they are not part of livestock feed, they are very vulnerable to anthropogenic action of phytomass renewal through fires that decimate the vegetation cover in these ecosystems. In response to this negative action, alternative uses are being sought as a supplier of plant fiber; but for this to be sustainable, it is necessary to generate basic knowledge regarding the biology of the species and their relationship with environmental and anthropogenic factors, oriented to design appropriate management strategies for the grasslands to optimize phytomass production. With this criterion, the objective was to evaluate the development of cuttings at transplanting, in canopy cover, canopy height and inflorescence height, in altitudinal gradients, and application of cattle manure and rock phosphate to the soil. The results obtained show acceptable viability, with significant differences between species, location of plots and response to the application of natural fertilizers. The result obtained determines the feasibility of optimizing the plant density per m2, which will make it possible to increase the production of aerial biomass.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú