Abstract

AGUIRRE FORERO, Sonia Esperanza; PIRANEQUE GAMBASICA, Nelson Virgilio  and  PEREZ MOJICA, Iván. Andean Tuber Production System in Boyacá, Colombia. Cuad. Desarro. Rural [online]. 2012, vol.9, n.69, pp.257-273. ISSN 0122-1450.

This paper describes the production system of Oxalis tuberosa, Ullucus Tuberosus and Tropaeolum tuberosum in the province of Sugamuxi, Boyacá. 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 : Andean Tubers; Oxalis Tuberosa; Ullucus Tuberosus; Tropaeolum Tuberosum; Boyacá, Colombia; Agriculture; social aspects; tubers; small farms; Boyacá (Colombia).

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