| ABSTRACT The use of organic sources that include levels of potassium, in addition to having an influence on the achenes and on plant development, reduces production costs and has less impact on the environment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of fertilisation using organic residue generated by the coffee roasting process, which has a high level of potassium, on agronomic characteristics, production components and physiological quality of the achenes. The experimental design was a 2x4+2 factorial scheme, with two cultivars, four doses of organic residue (T1=0, T2=40, T3=80 and T4=120 kg K ha-1), plus a control of potassium chloride at a dose of 60 kg K ha-1 for each cultivar. The variables under analysis were plant height, stem diameter... |
