Caracterización Estructural, histológica y espectral del cultivo de jícam (Smallanthus sonchigolius) en el cantón la Latacunga, provincia de Cotopaxi periodo 2013-2014

A research study on “Structural, Histological, and Spectral Characterization of ‘Jicama’ (Smallanthus sonchifolius)”, was carried out in Loma Grande Neighborhood, Latacunga Canton, Cotopaxi Province, during the year 2013. The general purpose of this study was to generate, systematize, and standardize the graphic and spectral information on digital media of the macro and micro structures of ‘Jicama’, for academic and research applications. The study was conducted using high resolution images captured with high-tech equipment. It allowed for identification of each part of the plant, followed with didactic theoretical information. An interactive website that is user-friendly was designed. Three fundamental aspects were taken into account. Firstly, a structural characterization using a 46-megapixel SIGMA camera with 3 RGB sensors and a 250mm zoom lens visualized macro structural images. It showed the basic characteristics of the plant (roots, steam, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seed). Meanwhile, a stereoscope visualized macro structural images (seeds, sepal, petals, etc). Secondly, a histological characterization was created using an AMSCOPE microscope, 80x, 200x, 800x lens, and microscopy equipment to generate microstructural images (conducting vessels, tissues, epidermis, stomata, etc). With the support of the Ecuadorian Space Institute (Instituto Espacial Ecuatoriano), a hyperspectral spectroradiometer took the spectral signature of the ‘Jicama’ (Smallanthus sonchifolius) plant in order to generate a spectral characterization. It resolved the reflectance generated by each light wave within the visible spectrum. According to the spectrum, it shows which are the light waves that the plant absorbs and the light waves that are reflected. The wavelengths are measured in “nanometers” within the light spectrum. The study concluded that is important to boost future research and better the teaching – learning process and academic development.

• Hovedforfatter: Rengifo Rivera, Diego Fernando (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Sprog: spa
• Udgivet: 2015
• Fag: CARACTERIZACIÓN ESTRUCTURAL; JÍCAMA; SMALLANTHUS SONCHIFOLIUS; CULTIVO
• Online adgang: http://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/27000/2547