Estudio socio económico de los servicios ecosistémicos asociados a la especie (Passiflora ligularis) en la zona central de los andes del Ecuador

Abstract

The present research addresses the socioeconomic study of granadilla (Passiflora ligularis) in the central zone of Ecuador in the provinces of Chimborazo, Tungurahua and Cotopaxi. A review of primary information was carried out, surveys focused on the field of the actors within the fruit marketing chain, resulting in the following: From the social point of view, Riobamba and Pallatanga cantons concentrate the highest index of producers and consumers, in turn, the male informants represented 54% and 28% of the respondents have a level of primary education. On the other hand, Baños, Patate and Ambato showed a high rate of male population with 42%, where 34% of those surveyed have a primary education; Finally, in the towns of Sigchos, Latacunga and Salcedo, male informants represented 58% and 55% of those surveyed have a level of primary education, this denotes the illiteracy that exists in some areas of the country. A total of 11 ecosystem services were identified, divided into 3 support, 2 supply, 4 regulation and 2 cultural services, which contribute to the well-being of society. When economically valuing production, it is stipulated that a producer should have a plantation of at least 1.2 ha, generating a projected income of $7,097.17/ha. However, this value can be reduced due to market conditions that are variable, environmental conditions that impact production and the marketing channels to which any product is subject.