Uses and potential of Castor (Ricinus communis) in agroforestry systems in Colombia

Authors

  • Román David Castañeda Serrano
  • María I. Sánchez
  • Marlon J. Castañeda S Serrano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n6.507-512

Keywords:

alternative agroforestry systems, biodiesel, castor oil

Abstract

The castor oil plant is an oilseed cultivated in all the tropical regions, with special adaptation to semi-arid areas in the last few years has increased its cultivation in regions such as Brazil and India countries that have been investigated to improve the agronomic conditions in order to increase yields cultivation in Colombia has been promoted in view of the national and international demand of the castor oil, which is generated from the multiple uses that has this and its derivatives, due to the particular features of that has this quality.The aim of this review is propose the use of castor plant as a component of an agroforestry system, in which associations with grasses and animal species are made, to obtain greater economic efficiency per hectare, the produce castor oil, meat, milk, breed, eggs, among other products, in addition to recovering the soil and conserve the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

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Published

2016-05-23

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 06 (2016): Jun.

Section

Silvicultura

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Copyright (c) 2016 María I. Sánchez S., Román D. Castañeda S., Marlon J. Castañeda S.

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Uses and potential of Castor (Ricinus communis) in agroforestry systems in Colombia. (2016). Pubvet, 10(06). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v10n6.507-512

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