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Database research record2026·Ecuador

Aporte de la implementación de huertos urbanos en el cantón Babahoyo, provincia de los Ríos

Daniela Elizabeth Vera Ochoa, María Paulina Brito Ochoa

INNOVA Research Journal

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This study in Babahoyo canton, Los Ríos province, Ecuador, evaluated the contribution of urban garden implementation to food security, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion using a mixed-methods approach. Results showed that 72% of households increased food variety and 65% reduced food expenses. Additionally, 38% of producers sold surpluses for complementary income, 61% practiced composting, and 58% used effective irrigation methods.