Identification of weeds associated with the cultivation of sábila (Aloe vera barbadensis M.), in the department of La Paz, Bolivia

Authors

  • Félix Espejo Quispe Doctorante, Unidad de Postgrado, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, Bolivia. msc.ing.espejo@gmail.com
  • Edilberto Pozo Velázquez Profesor titular, Universidad de la Integración Sudamericana, Asesor de Control Biológico. GESICAP, Argentina. epozovaz@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53287/akmo9760po36m

Keywords:

Aloe vera, weeds, Cahuayuma, organic, La Paz, Bolivia

Abstract

In Bolivia, in the municipality of Mecapaca, department of La Paz, the community of Cahuayuma is recognized for the production of certified organic Aloe vera without the use of synthetic pesticides for more than 10 years, obtaining good quality leaves and gel. Therefore, weeds are one of the main problems that affect the productivity and quality of the leaves of the Aloe crop and it is considered necessary to know the biological cycle and ecology of these species, to carry out a correct management of weeds. The objective of this study was to determine the weed species associated with the cultivation of Aloe vera with organic certification in the community of Cahuayuma. To achieve this objective, two plots were visited, and we proceeded to collect samples and photograph the different species of weeds that were found within the plot with the Aloe cultivation. The identification of weeds was carried out according to the description and taxonomic classification supported by a bibliographic review. The result of this investigation showed 46 species of weeds in 17 botanical families, of which Asteraceae with 26.09 % presented the highest number with 12 species and Brassicaceae with 10.87 %.

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Published

2023-08-30

How to Cite

Espejo Quispe, F., & Pozo Velázquez, E. (2023). Identification of weeds associated with the cultivation of sábila (Aloe vera barbadensis M.), in the department of La Paz, Bolivia . Revista De Investigación E Innovación Agropecuaria Y De Recursos Naturales, 10(2), 7–14. https://doi.org/10.53287/akmo9760po36m

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ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES