Summary
The study was carried out under field conditions, within the facilities of the Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU), in the area of ”los lúcumos”, in the city of Lima, with the purpose of evaluating the efficiency of a biofertilizer made from organic waste, in relation to other sources of fertilization in the growth of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) crops. The experimental design used was a completely random design, with five treatments and five repetitions, arranged in pots. The treatments corresponded to a biofertilizer dosed at 5% and another at 3%, compost, chemical fertilizer and soil as a control. Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) was grown. The study variables were: plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, root length, root diameter, root weight, root volume and density. In addition, pH, % humidity and total solids were measured. The results showed that the biofertilizer applied at a dose of 5% had a significant impact on the foliage, weight and size of radish (Raphanus sativus L), being more efficient than the other treatments. These results allow us to conclude that the application of biofertilizer as organic fertilizer depending on its concentration, directly affects the growth, development and production of the radish crop.
