Manejo de fungicidas en el cultivo de banano (Musa AAA) en el Ecuador

The use of fungicides to control diseases is extensive in banana plantations, particularly in those that produce for export throughout the year. Banana is particularly susceptible to disease infestations, especially black Sigatoka, where up to more than 20 fumigation cycles are carried out per year. The objective of this research work was to describe the management of fungicides in banana cultivation (Musa AAA) in Ecuador. The research is non-experimental, bibliographic, through the use of synthesis, analysis, and summary of information. The main fungicides applied in banana cultivation, especially for the control of black Sigatoka, are the following: propiconazole, tebuconazole, difeconazole, mancozeb, amines, guanidines or anilinopyrimidines. The contamination problems due to the inappropriate use of fungicides in banana cultivation are the following: Damage caused to health, suffering from chronic diseases and acute poisoning, danger to public health, Damage to the environment: soil and water, decrease in biodiversity, loss in production costs and the possibility of export. The proper handling of fungicides in banana cultivation is based on the following aspects: reducing the use of fungicides through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), choosing the fungicides with the lowest risk, guaranteeing the proper use of the chosen product and applying correct waste management.

• Hoofdauteur: Parrales Rodríguez, Jessenia Lizbeth (author)
• Formaat: bachelorThesis
• Gepubliceerd in: 2025
• Onderwerpen: Fungicidas; Aplicación; Contaminación; Manejo
• Online toegang: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/17947