Tropical fruits are in high demand for their flavor and functional composition because these compounds considered nutraceuticals. Passion fruit production is of economic importance to Ecuador; however, several Passiflora species grown each has be analyzed identify phytochemical composition. In this study, the polyphenol, flavonoid, carotenoid, vitamin C, sugar organic acid contents were determined. Six different spp. germplasms analyzed, coming from edulis f. flavicarpa, alata, unidentified...

Agroforestry systems in the Ecuadorian Amazon play a vital role environmental conservation and promotion of sustainable agriculture. Therefore, it is crucial to demonstrate benefits associated species within these production systems. This study aimed assess impact agroforestry on cocoa yield, carbon sequestration, earthworm presence, nutritional contribution companion linked (Theobroma cacao L.) cultivation under The research was conducted at INIAP’s Central Experimental Station using...

Andean blackberries (Rubus glaucus Benth) are fruits rich in phytocomponents with high antioxidant activity. In this work, the changes total polyphenol content (TPC), flavonoid (TFC), and anthocyanin (TAC) of four blackberry varieties at three maturity stages (E1-25%, E2-50%, E3-100%) were measured. The activity (AA) was evaluated using 2,2'azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazolin 6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) ferric reducing power (FRAP) methods. TPC TFC decreased increase stage. Brazos cultivar presented...

Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum Cav.) is an Andean fruit crop that grown in Ecuador. It exceptional source of minerals and vitamins, thus has nutraceutical properties. The objective this research was to carry out a phytochemical characterization breeding population composed 90 segregants. Pulp (including mesocarp, mucilage, seeds placenta) ground sieved order obtain the liquid pulp be lyophilized for chemical analyzes. Antioxidants compounds were determined by spectrophotometry vitamin C...

Hispanic children and adolescents are a rapidly growing segment of the general population. The mental health needs this group youth thought to be at least equal nonminority children. Culturally appropriate diagnostic, treatment, evaluation servicesfor much needed so that ethical educational services can provided. This article provides an overview most recent version Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, DSM-IV. Highlighted in is discussion validity reliability diagnostic categories...

Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum) is susceptible to nematode attack; for this reason, grafting used as an alternative reduce impact. In study, the bioactive compounds of fruit (shell, pulp, and seed jelly) two tree ecotypes (‘giant orange’ ‘giant purple’) were evaluated in both control grafted plants grown at different altitudes (2010–2250, 2260–2500, 2510–2750 2760–3000 masl). Commercial quality, vitamin C, organic acids, phenolics, carotenoids antioxidant activity determined by...

The physicochemical properties of fruits at different maturity stages using grafting technology are great importance since can alter the nutritional and functional parameters fruit. In this study, grafted yellow pitahaya (Selenicereus megalanthus Haw.) fruit, grown on live tutors, was evaluated from 0 to 5. following response variables were recorded: fruit weight, diameter, length; pulp weight with seed peel; color; firmness; total soluble solids content; titratable acidity; pH; flavonoid...

Meloidogyne incognita, a widely distributed plant parasite that is considered one of the most devastating species for various crops, has traditionally been controlled through use synthetic products. However, risks associated with these products human health and environment have prompted search more sustainable alternatives. In this context, extracts rich in secondary metabolites, such as those Tagetes zypaquirensis Dysphania ambrosioides, shown potential nematode management, although their...

The Yanaquincha River is one of the tributaries that crosses canton La Joya de los Sachas from north to south, where increase in human activities affecting quality water used for agricultural and tourist resorts. purpose this research was determine biological through BMWP-Col index physicochemical parameters. Five sampling sites were selected along length river assessment. Relatively intact classified as reference (BR FR), moderately impacted (EPC EFPC), severely (PC). Biological data...

Avocado demand has increased in recent years due to the nutraceutical properties that this fruit and its positive impacts on human health; however, avocado production also requires sustainable alternatives improve cultivation. The objective of study was carry out characterization mineral content phytochemical compounds Hass variety grown using agricultural practices Ecuador. Our results show an increase quality traits, such as firmness, soluble solids, protein, fiber, fat, carotenoids, Ca,...

Overcrowding can increase the risk of disease transmission, such as that SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), within United States prisons. The number COVID-19 cases among prisoners is higher than general public, and this disparity further increased for color. This report uses example case pandemic to observe prison conditions preventive efforts, address racial disparities people color, guide structural improvements sustaining inmate health during a in four select states: California, New York, Illinois,...

Agroforestry systems (AFSs) seek synergies that improve productivity, sustainability, and environmental benefits. This is achieved through the supplying of nutrients to soil, carbon storage, sequestration. In Ecuadorian Amazon, Coffea canephora planted together with leguminous, woody, forest, secondary forest species, where continuous incorporation vegetative residues from shade species represents a substantial addition within these systems. study was carried out 2018 2022 determine...

Agroforestry systems have become an alternative that promotes the conservation of natural resources and sustainable production fruit crops in Ecuadorian Amazon. However, it is required to demonstrate benefit companion species make up these systems. The objective this research was determine how legume within agroforestry system influence yield yellow dragon (pitahaya), carbon sequestration nutritional contribution. experiment carried out Palora (province Morona Santiago) organized a...

There are several species of passion fruit grown in South America. However, there is a lack information about the mineral content their pulp. Thus, objective present research was to determine pulp different germplasms [Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa (INIAP 2009 and P10), P. alata (Sweet fruit), (Gulupa) Passiflora sp. (Criollo POR1 Criollo PICH1)] Ecuador relationship with relevant quality traits. The results showed that high Mg associated less peel thickness, soluble solids negatively...

Los frutales en la región norte de Amazonía se encuentran como parte diversidad cultivos las chakras los productores. El objetivo del presente estudio fue caracterizar amazónicos presentes fincas productoras cacao, café y sistemas silvopastoriles ubicadas provincias Orellana Sucumbíos La información obtuvo base a encuestas dirigidas mediante observación directa el campo. resultados indicaron que dos provincias, productores establecen 1 19 especies sus parcelas, siendo menos 10 hectáreas más...

Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus Benth) plants from the provinces of Tungurahua and Bolivar (Ecuador) started showing symptoms black foot disease since 2010. Wilted were sampled in both 2014 to 2017, fungal isolates obtained tissues surrounding necrotic lesions cortex roots crown. Based on morphological characteristics DNA sequencing histone 3 translation elongation factor 1α gene, identified as one seven species, Ilyonectria vredehoekensis, robusta, venezuelensis, europaea, Dactylonectria...

El género Rubus es uno de los más diversos en términos morfológicos y genéticos, presentando un amplio espectro especies silvestres cultivadas que son apetecidas por sus frutos comestibles. En Ecuador, el cultivo mora (R. glaucus sp.) está presente a lo largo del callejón interandino, entre 2000 3100 msnm. Este frutal rubro importancia económica su alta demanda para consumo fresco procesado. Esta investigación se ejecutó la Granja Experimental Tumbaco INIAP (Ecuador) con objetivo encontrar...

En esta investigación se evaluaron los cambios físicos y químicos que ocurren durante el crecimiento maduración de la fruta llamada pitahaya. Utilizando tabla color pitahaya amarilla (NTC-3554), colectaron frutos en seis estados madurez (0 verde oscuro a 6 completamente amarillo) para evaluar peso del fruto; mientras las variables porcentaje pulpa cáscara, firmeza (N), sólidos solubles (ºBrix), pH, acidez (%) evaluación sensorial sabor apariencia, tomaron solamente dos 6). El cáscara...