| dc.description.abstract | The improved Kichwa chakra is the most appropriate production system that adapts to
the environmental conditions and subsistence needs of Amazonian Kichwa families. The
chakra, chacra, chagra1 or chajara has been the subject of numerous research studies
due to its importance for indigenous families. The analyses have been carried out
evaluating agricultural aspects, characterizing the production chains of diverse crops,
analyzing the knowledge of men and women in the chacras, comparisons of the ways of
establishing the chacras according to the Amazonian ethnic groups and various topics
according to the researcher's interest. However, there is no record of a study that
analyzes the historical-social, economic and environmental aspects, as well as a
comparison between native agroforestry systems. The objective of this research was to
establish the suitability of the improved farm through the comparative analysis of the
identified farm typologies, carried out with a historical-evolutionary analysis where 3 types
of farms were recognized: traditional, improved and commercial. The methodologies used
were analytical, synthetic, descriptive and meta-analysis. In conclusion, the improved
farm is presented as a more viable alternative for the Kichwa families of the Loreto canton
in Ecuador, because it maintains the vertical stratification system similar to that of the
primary forest, conserves biodiversity, focuses on food security, preserves native seeds
and protects the ancestral knowledge of the Amazonian Kichwa culture. | en_US |
