Caracterización y tipificación de las unidades productivas de palo santo, en el cantón Zapotillo, 2018

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this research work is to characterize and classify the productive units of palo santo in the communities of Malvas and Cabeza de Toro in the canton of Zapotillo. We worked with 49 producers from the Bolívar Tello Cano Association. With the information generated by the survey, a descriptive analysis was carried out and, using the multivariate statistical method, the productive units were typified. Three groups were distinguished: the first group has a small agricultural and livestock production, is characterized by low production of corn, cassava and pigs, low poultry and onion production, and low production of goats and non-timber forest production; the second group has high production of goat cattle and non-timber forest production, moderate production of pigs and poultry and little agricultural production; and, the third group shows high percentages of agricultural and onion production, moderate production of corn, cassava, pigs and poultry, and has low production of goats and non-timber forest production.