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Wild camu camu shows high useful variability

07/08/2025 Go to Evidence

This study phenotypically characterizes 74 wild accessions of Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) from the INIA ex situ germplasm bank to identify variability relevant for genetic improvement, conservation, and sustainable use programs. Morphological, physical, and fruit quality characteristics were evaluated, revealing a wide diversity that can be used to select genotypes with higher yield and quality Imán (Correa et al., 2025).

Imán Correa, S. A., Samanamud Curto, A. F., Ramírez, J. F., Cobos, M., & Castro, J. C. (2025).

Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA)

Fermentation with coffee waste increases its score

04/08/2025 Go to Evidence

This study assessed the use of coffee by-products (mucilage, pulp, and yogurt) as starter cultures in semi-wet fermentation. Significant sugar reduction and enhanced formation of desirable aromatic compounds raised the cup score from 84 (control) to 86.7, qualifying it as specialty coffee (Díaz Medina, J. A. et al., 2024).

Díaz Medina, J. A., Castro Cifuentes, A. G., Rodríguez Morales, A. M., Lozano Sandoval, F. C., & Ramírez Cadavid, D. A. (2024).

Universidad del Valle, Colombia Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (Colombia)

Impacto Socioeconómico del Sector (ES)

12/06/2025 Go to Evidence

A pesar de las dificultades, el sector lácteo aún tiene un peso socioeconómico considerable. Según estimaciones de MIDA, la cadena lechera (producción primaria + industria + comercialización) genera alrededor de 270,000 empleos directos e indirectos en el país. (ES)

Local Forest Businesses: Developing Countries

30/04/2025 Go to Evidence

Between 80% and 90% of forest-related businesses in the majority of developing countries are small and locally operated, with small-scale enterprises accounting for over half of all employment in the forest sector (Sarmiento, 2025).

Entre el 80% y 90% de las empresas relacionadas con bosques en la mayoría de países en desarrollo son pequeñas y operan localmente, con empresas de pequeña escala representando más de la mitad del empleo en el sector forestal (Sarmiento, 2025).

Extreme Climate and Agriculture in Peru and Ecuado

21/03/2025 Go to Evidence

The study examines how droughts, floods, and temperature shifts impact agriculture in Peru and Ecuador. It reviews adaptation strategies such as climate-resilient crops, irrigation innovations, and government support. Findings show improved resilience, but highlight the need for more sustainable practices and stronger climate policies (Fernandez & Morales, 2025).

Ricardo Fernández; Gabriela Morales

Revista de Cineforum

Amazon Basin

07/03/2025 Go to Evidence

Between 40% and 60% of the territory and forests of the Andean countries are part of the biodiverse Amazon basin, with great potential for sustainable development (Castilleja et al., 2023).

(Castilleja et al., 2023)

Castilleja Vargas, L., Gutiérrez Juárez, P., Laura, L. F., y Serrudo, L. F. (2023). Apostar por la agricultura para lograr una diversificación productiva. https://doi.org/10.18235/0004920

Droughts and floods

10/02/2025 Go to Evidence

Droughts have increased by 29% and flood disasters by 134% since 2000, affecting essential water infrastructure (WRI, 2025).

WRI (2025)

WRI (2025). Thinking Beyond the Borehole: Safe Water Supplies Begin with Healthy Watersheds

Cultural management in ecological practices

26/10/2024 Go to Evidence

A comparative study conducted by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) analyzes agroecological practices in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, highlighting the role of cultural agricultural management and ancestral knowledge in farm sustainability. Through interviews and field observation, it identifies key categories such as soil fertility, productive diversification, biological control, and resource conservation. The article shows how peasant traditions strengthen resilience, productive autonomy, and local innovation, driven by cooperation networks between farmers, NGOs, and international agencies.

Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.

Picado, H. V. (2024). Manejo cultural en prácticas agroproductivas ecológicas, los casos de Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Panamá. Mercator (Fortaleza), 23, e23034.

Agroforestry rehabilitation

21/10/2024 Go to Evidence

30 hectares of land were transformed by the Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project, converting pastures into an organic agroforestry project (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).

30 hectáreas de tierra fueron transformadas por el Proyecto de Reforestación Comunitaria de Fondes Amandes, convirtiendo pastizales en un proyecto agroforestal orgánico (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).

Govia, S., & Roopnarine, R. (2024). Untapped and Untold: The Hidden Connection between Water and Sustainability in Trinidad and Tobago. Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA). Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.