IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO
Nopal edible cactus stems, (Opuntia ficus indica L.) is a crop that historically has been intrinsically linked to the development and culture of the Mexican territory becoming a symbol of cultural identity. However, its cultural value and identity have been scarcely addressed.This research is aimed...
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| author | Ana Surazi Reyes Terrazas Diego Flores-Sánchez Hermilio Navarro-Garza Ma. Antonia Pérez-Olvera Gustavo Almaguer-Vargas |
| author_facet | Ana Surazi Reyes Terrazas Diego Flores-Sánchez Hermilio Navarro-Garza Ma. Antonia Pérez-Olvera Gustavo Almaguer-Vargas |
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| description | Nopal edible cactus stems, (Opuntia ficus indica L.) is a crop that historically has been intrinsically linked to the development and culture of the Mexican territory becoming a symbol of cultural identity. However, its cultural value and identity have been scarcely addressed.This research is aimed to describe the importance, sense of belonging and survival of Nopal Cropping System (NCS) in Cuautlacingo, Otumba, State of Mexico. The methodological approach was mixed, integrating qualitative and quantitative components. The instrument used was a questionnaire, structured in three axes: 1. Origin and importance of the production of nopal at the local level, 2. The production of nopal as a generator of belonging and territorial identity and 3. Future and perspective of Nopal Cropping Systems at local level. Through a conglomerate analysis, two groups of producers were identified. They were characterized by: years dedicated to the cultivation of nopal, motivation in their cultivation, strategies of continuity, perspectives to the future and employment of labor. The cultivation of the nopal is an activity transmitted from generation to generation, motor for the family economy of the region and whose impact in the community is referred as development and local welfare; There is a sense of belonging of the producers of nopal and an identity linked to the territory, which makes possible the generational continuity of the Nopal Cropping System. Likewise, the need for technological innovations and support for production is manifested, which should be supported through public policies that focus not only on encouraging production but also on disseminating the uses and value of this cropping system, given the socio-economic and cultural importance that this crop represents for the communities in the region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8c1adfb280224bd19b4d4174c64f16e12023-05-15T19:34:52ZengUniversidad Autónoma Indígena de MéxicoRa Ximhai1665-04412020-09-0116Special 422925010.35197/rx.16.04.2020.11.arIMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICOAna Surazi Reyes Terrazas0Diego Flores-Sánchez1Hermilio Navarro-Garza2Ma. Antonia Pérez-Olvera3Gustavo Almaguer-Vargas4Colegio de PostgraduadosColegio de PostgraduadosColegio de PostgraduadosColegio de PostgraduadosUniversidad Autónoma ChapingoNopal edible cactus stems, (Opuntia ficus indica L.) is a crop that historically has been intrinsically linked to the development and culture of the Mexican territory becoming a symbol of cultural identity. However, its cultural value and identity have been scarcely addressed.This research is aimed to describe the importance, sense of belonging and survival of Nopal Cropping System (NCS) in Cuautlacingo, Otumba, State of Mexico. The methodological approach was mixed, integrating qualitative and quantitative components. The instrument used was a questionnaire, structured in three axes: 1. Origin and importance of the production of nopal at the local level, 2. The production of nopal as a generator of belonging and territorial identity and 3. Future and perspective of Nopal Cropping Systems at local level. Through a conglomerate analysis, two groups of producers were identified. They were characterized by: years dedicated to the cultivation of nopal, motivation in their cultivation, strategies of continuity, perspectives to the future and employment of labor. The cultivation of the nopal is an activity transmitted from generation to generation, motor for the family economy of the region and whose impact in the community is referred as development and local welfare; There is a sense of belonging of the producers of nopal and an identity linked to the territory, which makes possible the generational continuity of the Nopal Cropping System. Likewise, the need for technological innovations and support for production is manifested, which should be supported through public policies that focus not only on encouraging production but also on disseminating the uses and value of this cropping system, given the socio-economic and cultural importance that this crop represents for the communities in the region.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBame0jys89EnxsvsqKGIakwFgBUaCGK/viewsmall farmer´sterritorycultural identityterritorial development |
| spellingShingle | Ana Surazi Reyes Terrazas Diego Flores-Sánchez Hermilio Navarro-Garza Ma. Antonia Pérez-Olvera Gustavo Almaguer-Vargas IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO Ra Ximhai small farmer´s territory cultural identity territorial development |
| title | IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO |
| title_full | IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO |
| title_fullStr | IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO |
| title_full_unstemmed | IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO |
| title_short | IMPORTANCE, SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONTINUITY OF THE NOPAL VEGETABLE CULTIVATION SYSTEM (Opuntia ficus indica L.) IN CUAUTLACINGO, OTUMBA, STATE OF MEXICO |
| title_sort | importance sense of belonging and continuity of the nopal vegetable cultivation system opuntia ficus indica l in cuautlacingo otumba state of mexico |
| topic | small farmer´s territory cultural identity territorial development |
| url | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SBame0jys89EnxsvsqKGIakwFgBUaCGK/view |
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