Adaptation of Musaceae´s different varieties in the district of La Trocal, Ecuador

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the vegetative development of seven varieties of Musaceae (Manzano, Seda, Dominico, Orito, Barraganete, Morado and Hartón) under intrinsic conditions of the sector, La Puntilla, canton La Troncal, province of Cañar, Ecuador. Methodology: The project was carried out at the experimental farm of the Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Sede San Pablo de la Troncal, at 200 meters above sea level. The study was experimental and used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with 7 treatments (varieties) and 3 replications. Two monthly variables were evaluated: plant height in cm and leaf emission in percentage. The data obtained were analyzed by analysis of variance and compared with Tukey's test at 5%, using Infostat software. Results: The variety Seda (Gros Michel) presented the greatest height (210 cm), followed by Manzano and Hartón. In terms of leaf emission, significant differences were observed only in January and March. In addition, it was evidenced that temperature influences leaf emission, being slower at low temperatures and faster at high temperatures. Conclusion: The variety Seda (Gros Michel) showed superior agronomic development, possibly due to its capacity to adapt to diverse soils and climatic conditions. It also indicated that the La Puntilla sector offers a favorable environment for the cultivation of several varieties of Musaceae, highlighting the potential of Seda (Gros Michel).