Adaptation of the (Selenicereus Megalanthus) to climatic changes in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Palora, Ecuador

Abstract

Introduction. The fruit has been produced at an accelerated rate in recent years in the Palora canton, located in the Northwest of the province of Morona Santiago; sector where it has been possible to observe the presence of several environmental damages derived from its harvest. Objective. This research is based on analyzing the adaptation of pitahaya (Selenicereus megalanthus) crops to climate change, in relation to the activity generated by it. Methodology. It describes and analyzes the different activities related to its production process, in relation to different impacts, it also describes the containment measures to be applied so that these are remedied or in turn eliminated. Results. It can be mentioned that in the cost-benefit ratio (adaptation of the harvest to climate change), it generates profits of $1.40 for each dollar invested in an estimated time of three years. The actors involved in cultivation and adaptation are identified; the direct actors correspond to the producers, merchants, consumers, suppliers, and workers, while the indirect actors are the state institutions and ministries (MAGAP and INIAP), the public bank. Conclusion. Finally, it is determined that the cost of the initial investment for its production in one hectare is USD $17,779.00, a value to be considered in the production processes.