Effect of the salinity on the germination of cultivars of grains under conditions in vitro

Authors

  • Marisel Ortega García Instituto de Investigaciones Fundamentales en Agricultura Tropical “Alejandro de Humboldt” (INIFAT).
  • José Francisco Gil Vidal Instituto de Investigaciones Fundamentales en Agricultura Tropical “Alejandro de Humboldt” (INIFAT).
  • Gisela Rodríguez Rodríguez Instituto de Investigaciones Hortícolas Liliana Dimitrova (IIHLD).
  • Bernardo Dibut Álvarez Instituto de Investigaciones Fundamentales en Agricultura Tropical “Alejandro de Humboldt” (INIFAT).
  • Yoania Ríos Rocafull Instituto de Investigaciones Fundamentales en Agricultura Tropical “Alejandro de Humboldt” (INIFAT).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24085731

Keywords:

bioproduct, cultivars, saline soil

Abstract

Context: Salinity hinders plant growth, especially affecting vegetables. Therefore, strategies such as biofertilization are necessary to improve yield under these conditions. In this context, DIMARGON has demonstrated efficiency in enhancing new research outcomes.

Objective: Evaluate the response of tomato cultivars (Solanum lycopersicum L.) biofertilized with DIMARGON on salinized Vertisol soil

Methods: Cultivars 'T-60' and 'FL-5' from INIFAT, and cv 'Daniel' and 'Pablo' from IIHLD were used with two treatments: an absolute control and one with the incorporation of the DIMARGON biofertilizer. The research was conducted under semi-controlled conditions.

Results: Notably, cultivars 'T-60' and 'Pablo' inoculated with DIMARGON showed significant differences in plant height, root length, number of leaves, and dry mass compared to other treatments. Nevertheless, all cultivars exhibited positive responses to biofertilization, indicating the effectiveness of this bioproduct.

Conclusions: This study provides valuable information supporting biofertilization to benefit tomato cultivars under saline soil conditions.        

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2026-11-09

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Ortega García, M., Gil Vidal, J. F., Rodríguez Rodríguez, G., Dibut Álvarez, B., & Ríos Rocafull, Y. (2026). Effect of the salinity on the germination of cultivars of grains under conditions in vitro. Agrisost, 32, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24085731

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