Farm Typologies of Banana and Plantain Smallholders: Agricultural Practices and Disease Constraints in Department of Huila, Colombia.

ABSTRACT: Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) are among the most widely cultivated crops in tropical regions and are consumed worldwide. These agricultural systems provide fundamental products in the Colombian basket of goods and generate the highest domestic rural employment. However, multiple crop types and diverse technologies implemented in Musa have not yet been characterized. This study aimed to classify smallholder Musa crop systems in one of the most productive Musa Department (Huila) and assess their relationships with the existing coffee system in this region. Seventy-four farmers were interviewed in six municipalities of Huila, Colombia. The questionnaire-based interview included four aspects related to producers: socioeconomic, locality, crop establishment, and

SUBMITTER: Bermeo-Fuquene P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782326 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature