Effect of foliar stimulant biofortified with bamboo in tomato cultivation yield (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Biostimulants promote the physiological balance of plants, favoring the expression of genetic potential to improve the production and quality of crops. This research aimed to evaluate the morphological and yield behavior with the application of a foliar stimulant biofortified with bamboo in two tomato hybrids, under semi-protected conditions. The research was carried out in the Las Piedras facility, Pedro Carbo canton, Guayas province, Ecuador. A completely randomized block experimental design with a 2x3 factorial arrangement with 4 repetitions was used. The treatments were: control, biostimulant and biostimulant + mineral fertilization (N). Morphological behavior and performance variables (t ha^-1) were evaluated. The results obtained showed that with biostimulant treatment + mineral fertilization (N), the tomato plants with “Super Kalel” hybrid responded favorably in terms of morphological characteristics, with an average yield of 74 t ha^-1. Therefore, the biofortified stimulant with bamboo improves the physiological processes of plants, which leads to good harvest yields.