In Mexico, the habanero chili (Capsicum chinense) is one of the most economically important vegetables.
The objective of this chapter was to evaluate the production of the habanero chili (C. chinense) crop on biochar substrate in a hydroponic system under a protected structure. The chili variety that was working with was Orange. The experiment was established with a completely randomized design with five treatments and 10 repetitions, totaling 50 experimental units. Three mixtures of biochar and tepetzil were evaluated, in addition to a treatment with 100% biochar and a control treatment (T1) with only tepetzil. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance and the Tukey test (P ≤ 0.05) using the Statistical Analysis System statistical program. The results show no differences in terms of fruit weight; however, there was a significant effect on the yield of the habanero pepper. The results demonstrate a clear effect of biochar and hydroponics on yield, where 50% was used; the highest value was obtained with 56.30 T ha−1. However, tropical agriculture usually plays a very important role in the country's economy.
Therefore, the implementation of hydroponics as an alternative form of crop production helps promote environmental protection as well as sustainability.
Gomez-Mendez, Edmundo & García-Lopez, Pablo & Brito, Hortensia & Gómez Vázquez, Armando. (2025). Perspective Chapter: Biochar as a Hydroponic Substrate in Capsicum chinense Cultivation in the Humide Tropic. 10.5772/intechopen.1008344.
Source: Research Gate