Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Adelina VENIG, Florin STĂNICĂ, Adrian PETICILĂ
This research aims to establish the connection between irrigation, fertilization, and economic efficiency in nurseries. This link significantly impacts nursery profitability, as optimal water and nutrient management leads to the production of higher-quality planting material at reduced costs, and consequently, greater profitability. Managing costs related to irrigation and fertilization is a pivotal aspect of achieving economic efficiency in nursery operations. These inputs, while fundamental for plant growth and quality, represent significant expenditures that demand meticulous planning and execution. The aim of academic research in this domain is to quantify these costs and identify strategies for their optimization, ultimately enhancing the profitability and sustainability of nursery enterprises. The research was conducted in a private nursery in northwestern Romania, utilizing planting material obtained from grafting with two cherry cultivars, Katalin and Kordia. Four irrigation rates and four fertilization levels were applied as technological elements. Considering the economic indicators for the two cultivars, a small variation in the cost price was observed, ranging from 5.79 Ron/tree for the Katalin cultivar down to 5.07 Ron/tree for Kordia grafted trees. Correspondingly, the profit margin varied from 38.08% to 57.72%. Thus, the profit per grafted tree for the two cultivars was between 2.21 and 2.93 Ron.
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