Effect of microtunnels on the acclimatization and development of potato varieties in Huánuco
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https://doi.org/10.37711/repiama.2026.3.1.4Keywords:
Solanum tuberosum, microtunnel, agricultural plastic, canchán, qompis, tomasaAbstract
Objective. To evaluate the effect of two types of microtunnels (plastic and tocuyo fabric) on the early growth of three potato varieties, identifying their interaction during the 28 days after installation (DAI). Methods. A completely randomized factorial experiment with nine treatments (3 varieties × 3 microtunnels) was conducted. Survival rate, plant height, number of leaves, number of nodes, aerial fresh weight, and root length were evaluated at 7, 14, 21, and 28 DAI. Data were processed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s mean comparison test (p < 0.05). Results. The results showed that although the plastic microtunnel increased initial growth, the tocuyo microtunnel provided more stable and sustained growth. The best overall performance corresponded to the canchán variety, which exhibited higher survival and greater root development under tocuyo conditions. Likewise, the Qompis variety stood out in fresh weight at 14, 21, and 28 DAI. Therefore, the tocuyo microtunnel offers balanced conditions to sustain the early growth of potato plants, whereas plastic accelerates emergence but does not maintain vigor in later stages, being the canchán variety which showed the best overall response under tocuyo cover conditions.
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