Rendimento de rosas cultivadas em ambiente protegido sob diferentes níveis de irrigação

Abstract

Roses lead exploitation of cut flowers in Brazil and demand. The present research focused on flower stems productivity and quality associated to adequate irrigation management. Moreover, the correct management of irrigation is related to the use of appropriate agricultural practices, which are justified by reducing inputs such as water, pumping energy and fertilizers. This work had the aim of assessing the effect of water deficit stress across different soil water potentials on yield and biometric quality of stems roses. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse located at EPAMIG, São João Del Rei, MG. A randomized block design involving six water potential on soil (-15, -30, -45, -60, -90 and -120 kPa) with five replications was used. Parameters assessed were: yield, length and diameter of the stems, length and diameter of the rose bud. In general, the water deficit of up to -120 kPa does not interfere with qualitative parameters of the stem buds. Higher yields are observed for more frequent irrigations, with -15 and -30 kPa.