Jesus Ceja Esquivez

Mr. Jesus Ceja Esquivez

Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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18 July 2022 in Horticulturae
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AVAna Paulina Velasco-Ramírez
Ana Paulina Velasco-Ramírez
AVAlejandro Velasco-Ramírez
Alejandro Velasco-Ramírez
Rosalba Mireya Hernández-HerreraRosalba Mireya Hernández-Herrera
Rosalba Mireya Hernández-Herrera
Jesus Ceja EsquivezJesus Ceja Esquivez
Jesus Ceja Esquivez
SRSandra Fabiola Velasco Ramírez
Sandra Fabiola Velasco Ramírez
MTMARTHA TORRES-MORÁN
MARTHA TORRES-MORÁN
The use of extracts derived from different plants has gained popularity as an alternative option to manage weeds and support phenological development in plants. One of the main problems facing agricultural production is the intensive application of chemical fertilizers that harm the environment. This study investigated the biostimulant effects of the aqueous extracts of Verbesinasphaerocephala and Verbesinafastigiata on the germination and growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and American cucumber (Cucumis sativus) seedlings. The aqueous extracts of both species of Verbesina were tested at concentrations of 0.5 and 1%. Seed germination and seedling development under nursery conditions were evaluated. The seed germination percentage was reduced in all treatments with the extracts of both Verbesina species when compared to that of the control treatment, which was considered an allelopathic effect. However, seedling growth in pots showed different behavior, with the extracts beneficially affecting certain agronomic variables, such as root and leaf length. The results suggest potential uses for V. sphaerocephala and V. fastigiata extracts, although a greater range of action may be experienced through the effects of certain molecules on weed growth. Additional studies with chemical approaches are necessary to better direct the uses and applications of Verbesina biomolecules, as they also functioned as growth promoters.