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Batallón
Apricot variety Alba
Mula, Spain
All four BATALLÓN applications resulted in bigger fruits ( more weight and fruit size). Also, the weight of the harvested fruit from one tree increased, enabling the total yield to increase in over 2,700 kg/ha (26% more).
The sales of the apricot treated with BATALLÓN have also increased in 2,488 €/ha.
Therefore, BATALLÓN is an efficient product to increase the quality and productivity of the apricot variety Alba and to improve its profitability and sustainability.
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Higher fruit size
+7,5% (54,3 mm)
Higher productivity
+26% (13.387 kg/ha)
Greater benefits
+26% (2.488€/ha)
Data for the farmer
For an average producer with 50 hectares of Apricot variety Alba, who decides to use Batallón, during the next 5 years, the impact on his income statement is:
Result
Cultivation: apricot, variety Alba (free standing).
Planting density: 6×5 m (333 trees/ha).
Location: Mula, Murcia, Spain.
Trial surface area: 2,430 X 2.430 m2 (81+81 trees).
Sowing date: 2010
Blooming: March.
Soil type: Sandy, poor in organic matter and nutrients.
Irrigation: drip, 3 times/week for 3 hours.
BATALLÓN application dates: 02/26/2016, 03/11/2016, 03/28/2016, 05/02/2016
First harvest date: May 25, 2017
Trial Design:
- Control
- BATALLÓN, 10 L/ha, 4 applications
Analyzed Parameters:
- Average fruit weight, (g)
- Average fruit size, (mm)
- Tree yield, (kg/tree)
- Total yield, (kg/ha)
- Product value (price 0.90 €/kg), (€/ha)
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