Estudio de factibilidad para la implementación de unidades productivas familiares de hongos comestibles tipo ostra como alternativa de desarrollo sostenible en la Isla Isabela provincia de Galápagos.

Abstract

Abstract: This study develops a feasibility analysis for the implementation of family-based productive units of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) on Isabela Island, Galápagos Province, as a sustainable productive alternative with a social, economic, and environmental focus. The study arises in response to limited local food production, high dependence on imported products, and the environmental restrictions of the territory. The research includes a market study, a technical study, an economic and financial evaluation, and an analysis of social and environmental impacts. The results reveal the existence of unmet potential demand and a high level of acceptance of the product among households and gastronomic establishments. The technical study demonstrates the feasibility of implementing a modular system with low space requirements, compatible with insular conditions. The financial analysis indicates that the productive units are economically profitable under the assumptions considered. It is concluded that the project is viable from commercial, technical, economic, social, and environmental perspectives, and represents an alternative for strengthening food sovereignty, productive diversification, and small-scale income generation.