FACTORES QUE INCIDEN EN LA INNOVACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA Y PRODUCTIVA DEL SECTOR DEL MANGO EN EL ECUADOR.

Abstract

Ecuadorian mango production is concentrated in the coastal provinces, which are mostly exported, leaving a small portion national market. Mango exports generates about $ 25 million annually; and the varieties grown are Tommy Atkins, Kent and Ataulfo. Internationally, the Ecuadorian mango comes to market with a premium price for the high cost of labor, since their culture does mostly handmade, causing loss of competitiveness. Therefore, this research aims to determine the factors influencing technological and productive innovation of the mango sector in the country, for which expert consultation was held, and also reviewed industry statistics and information collected on innovation applied in the last sector. To enter the market and be competitive, technology is one of the most important sources not only integrates knowledge and experience, but creates platforms to create differentiated products. Currently, there are many techniques that apply within the country, such as the inclusion of drip irrigation systems, pesticides and inputs controlled dosing study soil composition, control and study of silver, remote surveillance through the use of drones, among others.