Gutérrez-González Carlos Iván, Bolaños-Reynoso Eusebio, Bolaños-Reynoso José Luis, López-Zamora Leticia, Méndez-Contreras Juan Manuel
División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Instituto Tecnológico de Orizaba, Oriente 9, # 852, Emiliano Zapata Sur, 94320, Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico.
Sci Rep. 2025 Aug 12;15(1):29571. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-08267-w.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni represents a sustainable alternative to conventional sweeteners due to its short growth cycle, low environmental impact, and potential for cultivation in diverse ecological regions. This study evaluated the growth performance of Stevia seedlings under controlled temperature and humidity conditions in the high mountain region of Veracruz, Mexico. A 2 factorial experimental design was implemented to assess the effect of these variables on stem elongation, width, and leaf development. Results indicated that humidity had the most significant influence on plant growth, with optimal development observed under high humidity conditions (R²>0.85). Additionally, the application of Azadirachta indica (Neem) as a bioinsecticide demonstrated effective pest control without compromising seedling vigor, supporting its use as part of sustainable crop management. The findings highlight the potential of Stevia cultivation as a strategy for agroecological diversification and climate-resilient agriculture in Mexico. Future research should incorporate variables such as nutrient supplementation, light intensity, and microbial interactions to enhance predictive growth models and improve cultivation practices.
甜叶菊由于其生长周期短、对环境影响小以及在不同生态区域具有种植潜力，是传统甜味剂的一种可持续替代品。本研究评估了墨西哥韦拉克鲁斯高山地区在可控温度和湿度条件下甜叶菊幼苗的生长性能。采用二因素实验设计来评估这些变量对茎伸长、茎宽度和叶片发育的影响。结果表明，湿度对植物生长影响最为显著，在高湿度条件下观察到最佳生长发育情况（R²>0.85）。此外，印楝作为生物杀虫剂的应用在不影响幼苗活力的情况下有效控制了害虫，支持将其用作可持续作物管理的一部分。这些发现凸显了甜叶菊种植作为墨西哥农业生态多样化和气候适应型农业战略的潜力。未来的研究应纳入营养补充、光照强度和微生物相互作用等变量，以改进预测生长模型并完善种植实践。
