Production and Morphological Characterization of Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg. seedlings using different types of substrate

Abstract

The objective was to produce and evaluate the morphological characteristics of Anadenanthera peregrina (L.) Speg seedlings. in different types of substrates, in order to indicate the best substrate for its development. The experiment was conducted in an entirely randomized design, with 18 treatments and 11 repetitions. To compose the substrates were used: Subsoil (TS), Carbonized Rice Hull (CAC), Fresh Rice Hull (CAIN), Manure (S), Bovine Manure (EB), Coconut Powder (PC) and Commercial Substrate BIOFLORA® (SC). The morphological parameters used in the evaluations were: Plant Height, Collet Diameter, Total Dry Matter Weight, Aerial Dry Matter Weight, Root Dry Matter Weight and Dickson’s Quality Index. The treatment that presented the highest IQD was the subsoil + bovine manure treatment with a ratio of 50:50. The use of industrial waste helps in the production of seedlings, and also for the reuse of a product.