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Database research record2019·Colombia (Bogotá)

El cubio como una alternativa productiva sostenible en condiciones de agricultura urbana de Bogotá

Santiago Manuel Sáenz Torres, Alfredo López, Lena Prieto, Tulio Rodríguez

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The production potential of cubio (Tropaeolum tuberosum), an Andean native root vegetable, was investigated under urban agricultural conditions in Bogotá. Cubio was found to be highly nutritious, exhibit good performance under adverse edaphoclimatic conditions, show tolerance to pests and diseases, and yield excellent quality and productivity. Production was higher with organic fertilization compared to conventional chemical fertilizers.