CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz): A REVIEW OF THE USE OF BIOFERTILIZERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN ECUADOR
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Cassava, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, biofertilizers, sustainable agriculture, Ecuador, ManabíAbstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v8i15.0243
The cultivation of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is essential for food security and rural economy in Ecuador, especially in the coastal region and the province of Manabí. However, current yields are far below their potential due to factors such as low soil fertility and limited use of sustainable technologies. This article reviews the impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as biofertilizers in cassava cultivation, highlighting the benefits in terms of yield increase, reduced chemical fertilizer use, environmental and economic advantages, and applicability in Manabí. AMF have proven to be effective tools for optimizing nutrient uptake, restoring degraded soils, and reducing the carbon footprint in tropical agricultural systems. The implementation of AMF in Ecuador represents a viable strategy to promote more competitive and sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: Cassava, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, biofertilizers, sustainable agriculture, Ecuador, Manabí.
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