Impacto de plagas de relevancia económica en rubros productivos agrícolas e identificación de estrategias de prevención y control.

Abstract

Abstract: This Curriculum Integration project, "Impact of Economically Important Pests on Agricultural Production Sectors and Identification of Prevention and Control Strategies in Coffee (Coffea arabica) Crops in the Province of Loja, Canton of Espíndola, Parish of Amaluza," aims to analyze the impact of economically and productively important pests on coffee crops and to apply effective prevention and control strategies. The positive participation of producers in this research allowed for a study that ranged from the theoretical analysis of the crop to the discussion of results and the formulation of important recommendations. Given the importance of coffee in the Canton of Espíndola, Parish of Amaluza, this investigation sought to identify the main factors affecting the productivity and profitability of the crop, identifying the most common pests and diseases and evaluating their impact. To this end, a survey was applied to 32 coffee growers using a mixed-methods approach, structured in four blocks that covered socioeconomic aspects, crop health, cost and yield analysis, and management strategies implemented by the coffee growers.