EFEITO DOS MICRORGANISMOS EFICIENTES NO DESENVOLVIMENTO DO REPOLHO (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) NO VERÃO

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of applying effective microorganisms (EM) on the development of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) under summer conditions, in a hot climate and typical cerrado soil in Goiás. The experiment was conducted at the Federal Institute of Goiás – Morrinhos Campus, using a randomized block design with six treatments and four replicates. The analyzed variables were: fresh head weight (FHW), head diameter (HD), head height (HH), dry matter (DM), and head compactness (HC). The results showed significant positive effects of EM application on FHW, HD, and HH when compared to the control. However, DM and HC did not present significant statistical differences. It is concluded that EM application can contribute to increased productivity and quality of cabbage, representing a sustainable alternative for vegetable cultivation in tropical environments.