ECOGANIC NITROTECH 10 on bell pepper: +13% yield with UAN32 reduction — University of Arizona 2013-2014
Evaluate whether ECOGANIC NITROTECH 10 can partially replace conventional UAN32 nitrogen fertilizer while maintaining or increasing yield.
+11.2%
Yield 2 lb/ac
+13.1%
Yield 8 lb/ac
+9.2%
Fruit count 2
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Trial protocol
Product / dose
ECOGANIC NITROTECH 10 2 lb/ac + reduced UAN32; also 8 lb/ac (4× dose)
Application timing
Fertigation application during crop cycle, comparing 2 lb/ac and 8 lb/ac vs. standard UAN32 control
Methodology
Completely randomized block design (CRBD), 4 blocks × 3 application rates. Furrow irrigation. University of Arizona, Yuma. Researcher: Kurt Nolte PhD. Two seasons 2013 and 2014.
Source
University of Arizona — Kurt Nolte PhD, Yuma, Arizona (USA), 2013-2014 (2014)
Quantitative results
Values measured in the trial.
Yield 2 lb/ac
kg/parcelaControl
16046
Ecoganic
17850
Gain
+11.2%
Yield 8 lb/ac
kg/parcelaControl
16046
Ecoganic
18151
Gain
+13.1%
Fruit count 2 lb/ac
udsControl
108.5
Ecoganic
118.5
Gain
+9.2%
Fruit count 8 lb/ac
udsControl
108.5
Ecoganic
121
Gain
+11.5%
| Parameter | Unit | Control | Ecoganic | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield 2 lb/ac | kg/parcela | 16046 | 17850 | +11.2% |
| Yield 8 lb/ac | kg/parcela | 16046 | 18151 | +13.1% |
| Fruit count 2 lb/ac | uds | 108.5 | 118.5 | +9.2% |
| Fruit count 8 lb/ac | uds | 108.5 | 121 | +11.5% |
Visual comparison
Yield 2 lb/ac (kg/parcela)
+11.2%
Yield 8 lb/ac (kg/parcela)
+13.1%
Fruit count 2 lb/ac (uds)
+9.2%
Fruit count 8 lb/ac (uds)
+11.5%
Trial conclusions
With NITROTECH 10 at minimum dose (2 lb/ac), yield increased 11.2% (16,046 → 17,850 kg). At 4× dose (8 lb/ac), the increase was 13.1% (→ 18,151 kg). Fruit count rose +9.2% to +11.5%.
Verified source
University of Arizona — Kurt Nolte PhD, Yuma, Arizona (USA), 2013-2014 — 2014
Validated by Ecoganic agronomic team · Francisco Tomás Krinner
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