Micronutrient diagnosis in coffee plantations in the province of Santiago de Cuba
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Micronutrient diagnosis in coffee plantations is essential to optimize fertilization and ensure coffee productivity and quality. This study evaluated micronutrient contents in soils and leaves of coffee trees in two seed banks in the Tercer Frente municipality, Santiago de Cuba, using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Brown soils and leaves of varieties such as Caturra rojo, Laferno, and Coffea canephora were analyzed, measuring Zn, Cu, Mn, and Fe. The results showed that Zn, Cu, and Mn levels exceeded those reported in Colombia and Mexico, while Fe was lower. In the soil, organic matter, Ca, and Mg positively correlated with foliar Cu and Mn. The varieties exhibited significant differences: Coffea canephora accumulated more Zn, and Caturra rojo had higher Cu contents. The low foliar levels at the VI Summit indicated soil deficiencies, highlighting the need to adjust nutritional management according to genotype and local conditions. It is concluded that spectrophotometry is accurate for diagnosing micronutrients and that agronomic practices must be adapted to the specific demands of each variety.
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