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Andean Tuber Production System in Boyaca, Colombia/Sistema de produccion de tuberculos andinos en Boyaca, Colombia/Systeme de production de tubercules andins dans le departement de Boyaca, Colombie

This 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 product...

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Published in:Cuadernos de desarrollo rural 2012-07, p.257
Main Authors: Forero, Sonia Esperanza Aguirre, Gambasica, Nelson Virgilio Piraneque, Mojica, Ivan Perez
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Language:Spanish
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Summary:This 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. Keywords author: Andean Tubers, Oxalis Tuberosa, Ullucus Tuberosus, Tropaeolum Tuberosum, Boyaca, Colombia. Keywords plus: Agriculture, social aspects, tubers, small farms, Boyaca (Colombia). Se caracterizo el sistema productivo de Oxalis tuberosa, Ullucus tuberosas y Tropaeolum tuberosum en la provincia Sugamuxi, Boyaca. Mediante muestreo aleatorio, encuestas, entrevistas y diagnostico rural se establecio que las zonas productoras presentan limitaciones para la agricultura, 84,4% de la produccion se destina para el autoconsumo, 46,8% de los productores son adultos mayores mientras que los jovenes no se interesan por el cultivo; 72% de los encuestados en centros de consumo no identificaron los tuberculos y, a pesar del arraigo cultural y social (tradicion) por parte de los adultos mayores, se evidencio riesgo de perdida de estas especies. Contrario a esta tendencia, en la Republica de Nueva Zelanda se incrementa la demanda y se fomenta el mejoramiento genetico. Palabras clave: Tuberculos andinos, Oxalis tuberosa, Ullucus tuberosus, Tropaeolum tuberosum, Boyaca, Colombia. Palabras clave descriptores: Tuberculos--Boyaca, aspectos sociales, explotacion agricola en pequena escala, Boyaca, Colombia Le systeme productif d'Oxalis tuberosa, d'Ullucus tuberosus et de Tropaeolum tuberosum a la province de Sugamuxi, Boyaca a ete caracterise. A travers des echantillons aleatoires, des enquetes et du diagnostique rural, il a ete etabli que les zones productrices presentent des limitations pour l'agriculture, 84.4% de la production est destinee a l'autoconsommation, 46.8% des producteurs sont des personnes agees pendant que les jeunes ne sont pas interesses a la culture, 72% des enquetes aux centres d'approvisionn
ISSN:0122-1450