RESPONSE OF SUGARCANE TO STANDARD NPK FORMULATION FROM PLANT AND MARKET

Abstract

With the advancement of technology, new fertilizer formulations are available on the market, with the aim of promoting greater yield per area. Plants can formulate and have their own formula, so there is a competition between which formula is the best. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the response of sugarcane under different NPK formulations and their different doses. The experiment was conducted in the field in the county of Uberaba, during the period from 10/30/22 to 09/13/23. In a randomized block design with three replications and with two factors, the first being the doses (0%, 50%, 100% and 150%), the second being the formulations (CMAA 18-04-24, AGROCP 11-03-16, ICL 16-04-22 and TIMAC 15-03-16). There was no interaction between the factors for TCH, ATR and TAH, but the company TIMAC stood out with better results, the formulation of the CMAA plant did not differ statistically with TIMAC. The 150% dose provided better results for TCH, ATR and TAH, however the 100% dose did not differ statistically. Thus, plants can use their own formulations without the need for high doses.