Projecte llegit

Títol: Estudi de plantes aromàtiques i medicinals en diferents condicions de cultiu

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Estudiant que ha llegit aquest projecte:

MILLET LAJUSTICIA, MARGARITA (data lectura: 09-09-2024)

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Tutor/a o Cotutor/a: CARAZO GOMEZ, NURIA

Departament: DEAB

Títol: Estudi de plantes aromàtiques i medicinals en diferents condicions de cultiu

Data inici oferta: 24-07-2023      Data finalització oferta: 24-03-2024

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Estudis d'assignació del projecte:

GR ENG CIEN AGRONOM

Lloc de realització:
EEABB

Segon tutor/a (UPC): BLANCO ABELLAN, MONICA

Paraules clau:
Aromatiques lavanda medicinals regims hidrics

Descripció del contingut i pla d'activitats:
S'estudien la producció i comportament per a obtenció d'olis
essencials de diferents espècies aromàtiques i medicinals en
diferents règims hídrics

Overview (resum en anglès): Lavender is one of the most valuable plants within the group of aromatic and medicinal plants (AMP) with significant commercial importance in international markets. Essential oils are obtained from the species and hybrids of the genus Lavandula, is the most sought-after product.

This study aims to analyze and characterize the response of different lavender varieties under various cultivation conditions in the regions of La Noguera, La Segarra, and Les Garrigues. Specifically, the crops were located in two irrigated plots, situated in Castelldans and Preixens, and one rain-fed plot in Sanaüja.

The plants studied are Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) and two different varieties of lavandins, Lavandula x intermedia, lavandin Riera, and lavandin grosso.

Biomass growth, inflorescence growth, and their moisture content were evaluated. The yield of fresh biomass, and the content and composition of the different essential oils obtained were also determined. With these variables, qualitative comparisons were made to assess the differences between the different varieties.

Climatic and meteorological conditions of each plot were analyzed to provide explanations for the differences in the crops from Castelldans and Preixens, and mainly to justify their yield and productivity under rain-fed conditions in Sanaüja.

This study evaluates tools for crop management by correlating meteorological data and various vegetation indices.

The results obtained show that the best responses were found in the irrigated fields of Castelldans and Preixens, where fairly acceptable yields were achieved. For the location of Sanaüja, under dryland farming conditions, the yield was lower. The trial was conducted during an exceptionally warm and dry period.


Keywords: lavender plants, essential oil, water stress, rainfed cultivation, irrigated cultivation, vegetation index.

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