This research analyzed the management strategies and organization of crop production in a family agricultural system. This study took place in the Poroma community, Oropeza province, Chuquisaca Department, in Bolivia, at the so called “red zone”, so named for its extreme poverty. The agricultural system used in this study is unique to the pre-puna area of Bolivia and is located in a meso-thermal valley with wet summers. This agricultural system uses a diverse number of native and cultivated plants and animals and incorporates interrelated production strategies in agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, and crafts. Two important production sectors have been identified in the community: sunny and shady. The four main crops in these sectors are potato, corn, wheat, and barley, with an additional 35 complementary crops. Additionally, 78 crops were identified with specific agronomic and nutritious characteristics. These crops included two used for candy; 56 for human health, and 36 for firewood, wood, dye, and tanning procedures. Limitations with this agricultural system are weak community structural organization, the presence of pests and diseases in crops, and the lack of traditional cultivation practices.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BGMYU2/oai:scholarsarchive.byu.edu:etd-6334 |
| Date | 01 January 2000 |
| Creators | Burgoa Chopitea, Marco Antonio Domingo |
| Publisher | BYU ScholarsArchive |
| Source Sets | Brigham Young University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Theses and Dissertations |
| Coverage | Sucre (Bolivia) |
| Rights | http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/ |
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