Characterization of Persian lime production (Citrus x latifolia; Tanaka ex Q. Jiménez)

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Objective: To characterize the production system of Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia; Tanaka ex Q.Jiménez) in Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz, Mexico.

Design/Methodology/Approach: A semi-structured survey was applied with 50 Persian lime producers, through a directed sample. For this study a logistic regression was conducted: logit model, through measurement of the binary or dummy dependent variable, where the dependent variable takes values of “0 and 1”.

Results: Lime producers are mostly men with an average age of 54 years, the type of property is ejido and they have been producing lime from 15 to 30 years, the knowledge used for the production are rainy periods and soil fertility. Most use intolerant rootstock. Regarding the econometric result, variables with higher significance were obtained that are related to the dependent variable.

Study Limitations/Implications: It offers elements for the production of Persian lime.

Conclusions:Finally, there is low participation of women in agricultural tasks. When it comes to the application of fertilizers, prun