Estudio de la agrobiodiversidad de huertos domésticos en la parroquia Cebadas, cantón Guamote, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The present investigation proposes: to determine the current state of agro biodiversity of domestic orchards in 5 communities of the Cebadas parish; An inventory was made of the diversity of species cultivated in domestic orchards, the results confirm the presence of 24 plant species 448 individuals in 41 orchards of the 5 communities, determining the presence of 13 families, Among the most dominant are the families: Brassicaceae Caryophyllales, Amaranthaceae with a percentage above 12%, subsequently the uses and economic value of the cultivated species were identified where the contribution to food security was determined with their uses (medicinal or food) finally the ecosystemic services of the agro-biodiversity of the study area for tourism use were analyzed as a result, services were obtained: provision, regulation, cultural and support, Ecuador has a great diversity of plant species that can be focused on agro diversity, Cebadas is located in Guamote canton, Chimborazo province, the interaction of human beings and natural resources, has been an easily evident problem, these anthropic actions have caused changes in nature because of the demand for natural and non-renewable resources, It is relevant to highlight that outdoor production systems, such as those studied, contain a high and complex agro biodiversity, this is reflected in the vegetation that is around the orchards, becoming a key factor for biological control. In this way, the execution of agricultural activities provides an important economic complement, in addition, the development of activities such as agro diversity has promoted conservation and recognition as authentic managers of the environment, whose work is a social benefit that must be recognized, quantified and compensated.