Participatory evaluation of rice cultivars during diversity fairs in Cuba
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Participatory Variety Selection (PVS) has established itself as an effective tool for the plant breeding in agroecological contexts. This study was conducted at two diversity fairs held in the Rafael Ferro Morales Credit and Service Cooperative (Pinar del Río) and the CCS José Martí (Matanzas), where 20 rice cultivars were evaluated with the aim of identifying those with the greatest acceptance and the agronomic criteria of highest importance from the perspective of participants, defined by producers, technicians, and other local actors in the participatory selection process. The recommendations from the Technical Instruction for Rice Cultivation were followed, adapted by local producers according to their agroecological practices. The data were processed with descriptive statistics using Microsoft Excel 2019, and the most valued selection criteria by the participants were analyzed. Lines 8908, 8909, and 8910, along with the cultivars Ginés LP-18, Isra LP-24, Alayn LP-27, and Roana LP-15, stand out for agronomic traits such as number of panicles, plant architecture, pest resistance, and vegetative cycle. The active participation of women strengthened the inclusive approach of the process. The results show that Participatory Variety Selection allows for the identification of cultivars adapted to local conditions, promotes resilience to climate change, and contributes to food security.
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