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    Aplicación del método de vernalización en semillas de maíz suave (Zea mays) en la parroquia de Huambaló
    (2025-02) Ruiz Paredes Daniela Nagely; Zurita Vásquez José Hernán
    Research concerning the application of the vernalization method in corn is scarce, the present document specifies the application of this method as a guide yielding interesting data that could change the production matrix of this species when applied in a simple way. The experiment was developed in the Huambaló parish with the objective of evaluating the effects of this method on the germination, flowering and development of the corn crop in a region with specific climatic characteristics. Using a completely randomized block design with 2 x 2 + 1 factorial arrangement, treatments were carried out with combined temperatures of 3°C and 7°C with exposure times of 120 and 240 hours and compared with a control without vernalization. The results showed that the treatment at 7°C for 240 hours (D2T2) was the most effective, reducing the days to germination, flowering, improving plant uniformity and vigor, with an average germination rate of 91.67%, higher than 79.17% of the control, an average height of 35.25 cm after 25 days and a flowering time of 84 days for male flowering and 90 days for female flowering, respectively. These results demonstrate that vernalization optimizes the maize production cycle and represents a viable technique to improve agricultural yields in the Huambaló parish, where the standard implementation of the D2T2 treatment (7°C - 240hours) is recommended. It is also important to ensure the quality of the seeds and their proper handling before treatment, as well as to promote technical training of farmers to maximize the benefits of this practice and strengthen local agricultural productivity. This study not only contributes to the technical knowledge of maize cultivation but also provides practical tools to address agricultural challenges in the parish.