Socioeconomic characteristics of the broad bean (Vicia faba L.) (Fabaceae) production in the northeastern region of the State of Puebla, Mexico
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Objective: To determine the economic importance of broad bean cultivation in four municipalities of the northeastern region of Puebla, and to establish the level of knowledge of producers about the symptoms, control methods and damage caused by chocolate spot.
Design/methodology/approach: It was based on the application of semi-structured surveys focused on production systems, phytosanitary management and acceptance of biopesticide products. With the information obtained, a database was built in the Microsoft® Excel package.
Results: With the data obtained, the importance and extent of planting are observed, as well as the phytosanitary problems faced by broad bean production in the region and finally the acceptance of biopesticide products for the control of chocolate spot.
Limitations on study/implications: Know and document the importance of broad bean cultivation in the region as a source of livelihood.
Findings/conclusions: The economic importance of broad bean cultivation, the damage caused by chocolate stain infection and the production systems used by producing families in the region were determined.