El presente Atlas contiene información de los aspectos relevantes de las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias, tales como: creación, Centros Experimentales, ubicación y ámbito de intervención. Asimismo, presenta una colección de mapas que contribuye al conocimiento geográfico de éstas, así como de las actividades de conservación y puesta en valor de recursos genéticos, investigación, desarrollo tecnológico, producción de material genético de calidad, transferencia de tecnología, extensión agraria y servicios tecnológicos agrarios que se desarrollan a nivel nacional.

El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) es un organismo técnico especializado adscrito al Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI) que cumple funciones y desarrolla actividades de investigación, transferencia tecnológica y extensión en materia agraria. Es responsable de la generación de conocimientos y tecnologías, de la conservación y puesta en valor de los recursos genéticos de la agrobiodiversidad, así como de la producción de semillas, plantones y reproductores de alto valor genético. Asimismo, brinda servicios tecnológicos a través de una red de laboratorios a nivel nacional. Como ente rector del Sistema Nacional de Innovación Agraria (SNIA), articula y regula la investigación, desarrollo e innovación (I+D+i) con los actores del SNIA, orientadas a la competitividad, seguridad alimentaria y adaptación al cambio climático, a través de la polít...

The "algarrobo", Neltuma pallida is a key tree species in the seasonally dry tropical forests in Equatorial Pacific South America, currently at risk. Its regeneration depends on endozoochorous seed dispersal, in which seeds are ingested and later defecated by animals, helping to release and scarify them. This study compared the role of the native white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and the introduced goat (Capra hircus) in seed dispersal. Seeds were recovered from the dung of both species after experimental feeding and from free-ranging goats grazing in fruiting N. pallida forests. Seed recovery was higher in deer dung (9.4%) than in goat dung (3.1%). Retention time was also shorter in deer (peak at 48 hours) than in goats (peak at 84 hours). Only deer scarification significantly improved germination percentage (Tukey test, p < 0.001) and germination speed (T25 = 8.98 days). Goats...

Background: Five hundred years ago, goats were introduced to Peru, and since then, they have adapted to different climatic conditions, giving rise to the Creole goat, characterized by showing greater rusticity and better quality in both milk and meat than specialized breeds. Aim: This study aimed to describe the phenotype of the Creole goat in the Highlands of Chincha province, Ica. Methods: A total of 146 females aged >2 years without signs of crossbreeding with specialized breeds from the districts of San Juan de Yanac, San Pedro de Huacarpana, and Chavin were evaluated. Six phaneroptic characteristics, nine morphometric characteristics, and nine zoometric indices were registered. Tables and bar graphs were prepared. The chi-square test was performed to determine the association between districts and phaneroptic variables, ANOVA to identify differences between districts, correlation co...

Introduction: Soil degradation in tropical agricultural landscapes represents one of the major challenges for sustainability and food security, particularly in the Peruvian Amazon. In this region, the loss of vegetative cover alters carbon storage and increases vulnerability to erosion. This study evaluated how gradients of canopy structure in representative agroecosystems—cassava with no canopy (CV-S), oil palm with intermediate canopy density (OP-S), cacao with medium-density canopy (CC-S), and coffee with high-density canopy (CF-S)—influence soil organic carbon density (SOCD) and erodibility (K factor). Methods: A total of 1,049 soil samples (0–20 cm) were collected across three Amazonian regions and analyzed for their physical, chemical, and textural properties, complemented by multivariate and geostatistical analyses using ordinary kriging. Results: Results showed that SOCD in...

Los suelos de pastizales altoandinos en zonas con influencia minera (Pasco, Perú, 4125 m) presentan acidez y contaminación por arsénico (As: 5.77 mg kg⁻¹) y cadmio (Cd: 1.71 mg kg⁻¹), lo que genera riesgo de transferencia de metales a la cadena trófica ganadera. Evaluamos el efecto del biochar de estiércol de cuy inoculado con consorcios microbianos (Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas putida, Trichoderma sp.) sobre la inmovilización de As y Cd y la calidad nutricional de pastos nativos (Festuca dolichophylla, Carex sp.) y cultivados (Lolium perenne, Dactylis glomerata). Establecimos un experimento factorial 4×4 en bloques completos al azar (48 parcelas). Determinamos factores de bioconcentración (BCF) y calidad nutricional, analizando mediante GLM y PCA. Los resultados evidenciaron una interacción significativa especie×tratamiento. Destacó la reversión fenotípica de Festuc...

Goat farming in Peru is a husbandry activity that, although it is considered secondary in the country, has a great economic and social impact on the rural population, that is why government efforts to develop is so important. The objective of this study was to characterize dairy goat rearing systems in the coastal valleys of the Lima region to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. This cross-sectional research was conducted in four provinces located in the Lima region, Peru. A total of 62 goat farmers participated in the trial. For data collection, a standard survey was prepared with open and closed questions distributed across two components (socioeconomic and productive). The surveys were processed for qualitative variables using a multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) followed by a hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to differentiate the types of farming systems prevalent ...

El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) es un organismo técnico especializado adscrito al Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI), que desarrolla actividades de investigación, transferencia tecnológica, aprovechamiento y conservación de los recursos genéticos y producción de semillas, plantones y reproductores de elevado valor genético. El INIA, a través de la Dirección de Supervisión y Monitoreo en las Estaciones Experimentales Agrarias (DSME), viene ejecutando el proyecto de inversión “Mejoramiento de los servicios de investigación y transferencia tecnológica en el manejo y recuperación de suelos agrícolas degradados y aguas para riego en la pequeña y mediana agricultura en los departamentos de Lima, Áncash, San Martín, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Junín, Ayacucho, Arequipa, Puno y Ucayali”, con CUI N° 2487112, el cual tiene como uno de sus obje...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the phenotypic characteristics and typification of Creole goats in five localities of the Ayacucho region in south-central Peru. Materials and Methods: Data from 149 goats (25 males and 124 females) were collected, excluding animals under 2 years of age, pregnant, and sick. Seven qualitative characteristics and 11 zometric measurements were evaluated, and then 9 zometric indices were estimated. Results: In the region, goats with composite colors predominated (76.50%). Additionally, supernumerary (24.20%) and divergent teats (22.60%) were observed in females, while males exhibited a scrotal bifurcation (32.00%). The origin of the flock had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on body measurements, as well as on pelvic index, transverse pelvic index, longitudinal pelvic index, compactness index, and load cannon bone index, except for body index (BOI), pr...

Goat production in Peru is primarily carried out under extensive systems shaped by climatic variability, forage seasonality, infrastructure limitations, and persistent sanitary pressure. In this context, Creole goats represent a strategic animal genetic resource due to their capacity to adapt to arid and high-Andean environments. This review integrates the available evidence on production typologies in the main goat-producing regions of the country, the major sanitary and structural bottlenecks, and the state of the art of genomic, multi-omics, and reproductive biotechnology tools applicable to goats. It discusses how the transition from traditional markers to SNP genotyping, together with functional approaches such as microbiome analysis, transcriptomics, and proteomics, can contribute to understanding the biological basis of complex traits related to resilience, feed efficiency, and re...

Objective: The study assessed the anthelmintic activity of Artemisia absinthium ethanolic extract for controlling gastrointestinal nematodes in goats, both in vitro using infective larvae and in vivo in naturally infected goats under free-grazing conditions in the region of Ayacucho, Peru. Materials and Methods: For the in vitro assay, a larval motility inhibition test was performed on Trichostrongylus spp. infective larvae from goats using three different dilutions: 150, 175, and 200 mg/ml of the plant extract. In vivo efficacy was evaluated through the fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT), which was applied to 15 naturally infected Creole goats in one community. Animals were randomly assigned to 3 experimental groups and treated orally with 600 mg/kg of the plant extract. Fecal samples were collected directly from the rectum on days 0 (pre-treatment) and 7 and 15 post-treatment for e...

El estudio se realizó en el Centro Experimental Alpaicayán, Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión, Pasco, Perú, con el objetivo fue determinar la producción forrajera y calidad nutricional de la avena asociada con vicia. Se determinó la producción forrajera en contenidos de materia verde (MV), materia seca (MS) y el porcentaje de materia seca (%MS). Para el valor nutricional se determinaron la proteína cruda (%PC), fibra detergente neutro (%FDN), fibra detergente ácido (%FDA), calcio (%Ca) y fósforo (%P). Los tratamientos fueron T-1 (avena criolla, 150 kg/ha), T-2 (avena Mantaro 15, 110 kg/ha), T- 3 (avena Mantaro 15 más vicia, 110 y 30 kg/ha) y T-4 (avena criolla más vicia, 150 y 30 kg/ha). La producción de MV indicó que T-1 y T-4 fue similar, pero significativamente superior a T-2 y T-3 (p<0.05); sin embargo, sin diferencias significativas en producción de MS entre...

Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change and enhancing soil fertility. Its storage and dynamics are particularly significant in agricultural ecosystems of the Peruvian Amazon, where the expansion of agriculture and livestock farming may disrupt the regional carbon balance. This study aimed to analyze SOC variability and its relationship with edaphic and nutritional properties in agricultural systems in Eastern Peru (San Martín and Loreto regions). Four representative cropping systems were evaluated: coffee grown in agroforestry and polyculture systems; maize as a monoculture; and camu-camu and cocoa cultivated in monoculture and agroforestry systems, respectively. The highest SOC content (80.70 t·ha−1), phosphorus (12.03 mg·kg−1), and moisture (52.36%) were observed in coffee-growing soils, likely due to the presence of shade trees that enhance o...

Introduction: Excessive reliance on mineral fertilizers in maize cultivation has raised environmental concerns, highlighting the need for more sustainable alternatives. This study evaluated the effects of guinea pig (Cavia porcellus L.) manure and the application of N, P and K fertilizers on the yield and nutritional quality of hybrid maize grown in the central Peruvian coast. Methods: A split-plot design with three replications, was implemented, testing four manure doses (0, 2, 5, 10 t ha⁻¹) in combination with four mineral fertilizer levels (0, 50, 75, and 100% of recommended N, P and K). Results: The 5 t ha⁻¹ manure + 75% mineral fertilizer treatment achieved the highest yield (8.82 t ha⁻¹), representing a 28.38% increase relative to the full mineral fertilization treatment, accompanied by a grain weight of 152.80 g and an ear weight of 171.31 g. Nutritional quality peaked at...

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O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o desempenho e o valor nutricional da forragem verde hidropônica de cevada (FVH) na alimentação de cobaias, além de comparar diferentes sistemas de alimentação para determinar seu efeito no crescimento, conversão alimentar, mortalidade e desempenho de carcaça de porquinhos-da-índia. Utilizou-se delineamento inteiramente casualizado e teste de Duncan a 5%. Utilizaramse 100 cobaias machos com 14 ± 5 dias, distribuídos em cinco tratamentos (T1: concentrado; T2: FVH; T3: chala; T4: concentrado + FVH; T5: concentrado + chala), com cinco repetições. O peso, ganho de peso, consumo de ração, conversão alimentar e percentagem de carcaça foram avaliados durante 49 dias. O ganho de peso por dia em T4 (16,11 g), T1 (15,95 g) e T5 (15,65 g) foi significativamente maior do que o obtido em T2 (5,51 g) e T3 (4,95 g) (p < 0,05). T5 e T4 apresentaram os ma...

El estudio se realizó en el centro experimental de Casaracra, a una altitud de 3 819 msnm, perteneciente a la Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión. Se utilizaron tres tratamientos: alfalfa WL 350 (T1), alfalfa W 440 (T2) y alfalfa Brown 6 (T3). La producción forrajera se determinó en materia verde (MV), materia seca (MS) y el porcentaje de contenido de materia seca. En la calidad nutricional se analizaron cinco variables: proteína total, fibra detergente neutra, fibra detergente ácida, calcio y fósforo. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados utilizando el diseño completamente al azar, así como la prueba de Tukey de significancia (p<0.05). Los resultados de producción forrajera en MV y MS no mostraron diferencias significativas (p<0.05) entre los tratamientos T2 y T3, así como en el porcentaje de materia seca entre los tratamientos T1 y T3. En la calidad nutricional, las ...

Background and Aim: Characterizing local animal production systems is crucial for sustainable livestock development. This study aimed to characterize the diversity of goat production systems in the Highlands of Chincha province, Ica, Peru. Materials and Methods: A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 82 goat breeders in three districts: San Juan de Yanac, San Pedro de Huacarpana, and Chavín. Factor analysis of mixed data and hierarchical classification analysis were conducted to identify typologies of goat production systems using R version 4.4.2. Results: Four distinct goat production types were identified, primarily differentiated by feeding location and deworming frequency. Type 2 (41.5%) was the most prevalent, characterized by grazing on breeders own land, minimal milk production (<1 liter/day, 91.2%), and a focus on cheese and goat kid sales (70.6%). Breeders were...

Potentially toxic elements such as cadmium (Cd) in agricultural soils represent a global concern due to their toxicity and potential accumulation in the food chain. However, our understanding of cadmium’s complex sources and the mechanisms controlling its spatial distribution across diverse edaphic and geological contexts remains limited, particularly in underexplored agricultural regions. Our study aimed to assess the total accumulated Cd content in soils under avocado cultivation and its association with edaphic, geochemical, and geomorphological variables. To this end, we considered the total concentrations of other metals and explored their associations to gain a better understanding of Cd’s spatial distribution. We analyzed 26 physicochemical properties, the total concentrations of 22 elements (including heavy and trace metals such as As, Ba, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sr, Tl, ...

Este díptico técnico presenta estrategias para el manejo y contención de Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense raza 4 tropical (Foc R4T), patógeno que amenaza la producción mundial de banano y plátano, presente en 23 países y capaz de causar pérdidas de hasta el 100% en plantaciones. El documento describe la importancia del manejo de la salud del suelo como estrategia clave para la contención del patógeno, mediante el uso de agentes microbianos de control biológico, especialmente cuatro géneros predominantes: Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Trichoderma y Streptomyces. Se detallan métodos de aplicación que incluyen inoculación directa en vivero o plantones, mediante baño de raíces y riego con suspensiones de agentes microbianos. Los beneficios esperados incluyen la reducción de la incidencia de Foc R4T, mejora de la estructura y fertilidad del suelo, inducción de resistencia en las ...