Sistema de producción de tubérculos andinos en Boyacá, Colombia
2012; Volume: 9; Issue: 69 Linguagem: Inglês
10.11144/javeriana.cdr9-69.spta
ISSN0122-1450
AutoresSonia Esperanza Aguirre Forero, Nelson Virgilio Piraneque Gambasica, Iván Pérez Mojica,
Tópico(s)Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
ResumoThis paper describes the production system of Oxalis tuberosa, Ullucus Tuberosus and Tropaeolum tuberosum in the province of Sugamuxi, Boyaca. Using random sampling, polling, interviews and rural diagnosis it was established that production areas present limitations for agriculture. 84.4% of production is destined for personal consumption. 46.8% of producers are senior adults whereas young adults are less interested in agriculture. 72% of people interviewed in establishments selling food could not identify the different tubers and despite the deep roots of tradition in older people, there is a risk these species will be lost. Contrary to this tendency, the Republic of New Zealand, where demand for tubers is increasing, is encouraging their genetic enhancement.
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