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    Evaluación financiera de la producción de palma de aceite (Elaeis guineensis) en la finca Palmas Marijo por infección de Phytophthora infestans
    (Universidad EAFIT, 2024-03-04) Herrero, Daniel; Reconco Rommel Ruiz
    The objective of this study was to evaluate the financial impact of Phytophthora infestans infection on oil palm production at the Palmas Marijo farm and to determine its influence on the economic sustainability of the crop. The methodology employed included an analysis of agricultural management, contrasting production costs with income generated. The interaction between the disease and agricultural practices was considered to provide insight into the financial challenges faced by oil palm growers in the area. The results revealed a significant impact on the profitability of the production units due to the high incidence of Phytophthora infestans. The economic and technical analysis conducted during the months of January to October 2023 identified the management of this disease as a major challenge and highlighted the importance of an integrated approach that includes the implementation of clean planting material, site preparation, sanitary measures, fungicide use, biological control and improved resistance in plant development. The conclusions derived from this study highlighted the urgent need for more effective management strategies to mitigate the negative financial impacts caused by the high incidence of Phytophthora infestans in oil palm production. In addition, it highlighted the importance of investing in more sustainable and resilient agricultural practices to ensure the long-term viability of this activity in the region of La Másica, Atlántida, Honduras.