NUTRIÇÃO ORGANOMINERAL DE HORTALIÇÃS (ALFACE E RÚCULA): UM REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Lettuce and arugula are leafy vegetables that are present daily on the Brazilian consumer's table because they have a source of vitamins, fibers and minerals that are preserved due to fresh consumption in the form of salads or snacks, and because they are low in calories. Knowledge about nutrition and behavior during the growth and development of these crops is of paramount importance so that nutrients can be readily assimilated in order to reach their maximum productive capacity. Organomineral nutrition is basically a mineral nutrient with one or more sources of organic matter. The same helps in soil CEC, pH, microbial activity, as well as helping in less nutrient leaching. Given the above, the objective of this study was to carry out research in the literature that emphasize the importance of organomineral nutrition in the cultivation of vegetables. To obtain the results of this research, 10 scientific articles were selected, among them 5 that address the organomineral nutrition of lettuce and another 5 articles discuss the organomineral nutrition of arugula, thus demonstrating the results of several researchers allied to the theme. In conclusion, several studies have shown that organomineral fertilizers can improve soil structure, increase water retention and aeration capacity, allow greater penetration and distribution of roots and, in addition to affecting nutrient absorption, benefit the cultivation of vegetables due to the presence of organic matter in the fertilizer.