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Agricultural and Food Production Studies
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What is Agricultural and Food Production Studies?
Agricultural and Food Production Studies is a research cluster focused on food and agriculture topics in Latin America, encompassing nutrition, sustainable agriculture, rural development, globalization's effects on food systems, livestock production, public health, economic analysis of agricultural enterprises, and policy implications for food security.
This field includes 80,697 works addressing challenges and opportunities in food security, nutrition, and sustainable practices in Latin America. Key areas cover livestock nutrient requirements, crop nutritional value like quinoa, sampling techniques for studies, and regional policy analysis. Growth rate over the past 5 years is not available in the data.
Topic Hierarchy
Research Sub-Topics
Sustainable Agriculture in Latin America
This sub-topic examines practices for long-term agricultural viability, including crop rotation, agroforestry, and soil conservation tailored to Latin American contexts. Researchers study their impacts on biodiversity, soil health, and farmer livelihoods.
Quinoa Nutritional and Agronomic Research
This sub-topic covers the nutritional profile, antinutritional factors, breeding, and cultivation techniques of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa). Researchers investigate its potential as a climate-resilient superfood and barriers to expanded production.
Livestock Nutrition Requirements
This sub-topic focuses on estimating and modeling nutritional needs for dairy and beef cattle, including linear programming models and feed formulation. Researchers analyze regional forages and supplements in Latin American production systems.
Rural Development Policy in Latin America
This sub-topic explores policy frameworks for rural economic growth, infrastructure, and community empowerment through case studies like Venezuela. Researchers evaluate impacts on poverty reduction and agricultural integration.
Agricultural Economic Analysis
This sub-topic involves econometric modeling of farm enterprises, market dynamics, and globalization effects on Latin American agriculture. Researchers assess profitability, risk, and trade policies.
Why It Matters
Studies in this field support food security by providing tools for dairy cattle nutrition, as Elizondo-Salazar (2014) developed linear regression equations in "Estimación lineal de los requerimientos nutricionales del NRC para ganado de leche" to calculate requirements for TDN, DE, ME, NEL, CP, Ca, P, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D across maintenance, pregnancy, and milk production stages, aiding 6,504 cited works in livestock optimization. Quinoa research highlights Andean crops' role in substituting animal proteins, with Repo‐Carrasco‐Valencia et al. (2003) detailing the nutritional value of quinoa and kañiwa in "Nutritional Value and Use of the Andean Crops Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule)" (620 citations), and Maradini Filho et al. (2015) reviewing its composition and properties in "Quinoa: Nutritional, functional, and antinutritional aspects" (444 citations), informing sustainable nutrition strategies. Policy analyses like Karst and Friedmann (1969) in "Regional Development Policy: A Case Study of Venezuela" (458 citations) examine economic and rural development impacts on agriculture.
Reading Guide
Where to Start
"Estimación lineal de los requerimientos nutricionales del NRC para ganado de leche" by Elizondo-Salazar (2014) is the starting point for beginners due to its 6,504 citations and practical linear equations for dairy nutrition, offering accessible tools for livestock studies.
Key Papers Explained
Elizondo-Salazar (2014) in "Estimación lineal de los requerimientos nutricionales del NRC para ganado de leche" provides foundational nutrient calculation methods for dairy, cited 6,504 times. Repo‐Carrasco‐Valencia et al. (2003) in "Nutritional Value and Use of the Andean Crops Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule)" (620 citations) and Abugoch James (2009) in "Chapter 1 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)" (512 citations) build on crop nutrition, while Maradini Filho et al. (2015) in "Quinoa: Nutritional, functional, and antinutritional aspects" (444 citations) extends to functional properties. Otzen and Manterola (2017) in "Técnicas de Muestreo sobre una Población a Estudio" (1,366 citations) supports methodological rigor across these.
Paper Timeline
Most-cited paper highlighted in red. Papers ordered chronologically.
Advanced Directions
Research emphasizes livestock nutrition, Andean crop properties, and regional policy, with top papers like Elizondo-Salazar (2014) and quinoa studies dominating citations, but no recent preprints or news indicate ongoing frontiers in sustainable practices and economic analysis.
Papers at a Glance
| # | Paper | Year | Venue | Citations | Open Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimación lineal de los requerimientos nutricionales del NRC ... | 2014 | Agronomía Mesoamericana | 6.5K | ✓ |
| 2 | Técnicas de Muestreo sobre una Población a Estudio | 2017 | International Journal ... | 1.4K | ✓ |
| 3 | Nutritional Value and Use of the Andean Crops Quinoa (<i>Cheno... | 2003 | Food Reviews Internati... | 620 | ✕ |
| 4 | A guide to the birds of Colombia | 1986 | — | 594 | ✕ |
| 5 | Chapter 1 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) | 2009 | Advances in food and n... | 512 | ✕ |
| 6 | Regional Development Policy: A Case Study of Venezuela. | 1969 | Hispanic American Hist... | 458 | ✕ |
| 7 | Quinoa: Nutritional, functional, and antinutritional aspects | 2015 | Critical Reviews in Fo... | 444 | ✕ |
| 8 | Los Peces Marinos de Venezuela | 1967 | Copeia | 434 | ✕ |
| 9 | Regional Development Policy: A Case Study of Venezuela | 1969 | Hispanic American Hist... | 405 | ✓ |
| 10 | Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda | 1980 | — | 317 | ✕ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the nutrient requirements for dairy cattle according to NRC tables?
Elizondo-Salazar (2014) derived linear regression equations in "Estimación lineal de los requerimientos nutricionales del NRC para ganado de leche" to compute TDN, DE, ME, NEL, CP, Ca, P, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D needs for maintenance, pregnancy, and milk production. These equations enable direct calculation from NRC tables with calculated R-square values.
How is representativeness achieved in sampling for agricultural studies?
Otzen and Manterola (2017) explain in "Técnicas de Muestreo sobre una Población a Estudio" that a sample is representative if selected randomly, allowing extrapolation from the accessible population to the target population. Random selection ensures all individuals have an equal chance of inclusion.
What is the nutritional role of quinoa and kañiwa in Andean agriculture?
Repo‐Carrasco‐Valencia et al. (2003) state in "Nutritional Value and Use of the Andean Crops Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule)" that these crops provide high nutritional value, serving as substitutes for animal proteins in Incan and prior cultures. They remain key for food security in the Andean region.
What functional and antinutritional properties does quinoa have?
Maradini Filho et al. (2015) review in "Quinoa: Nutritional, functional, and antinutritional aspects" the physical-chemical composition of quinoa from the Chenopodiaceae family, adaptable to various soils and climates. The paper covers its nutritional benefits alongside antinutritional factors.
How does regional policy affect agricultural development in Venezuela?
Karst and Friedmann (1969) analyze in "Regional Development Policy: A Case Study of Venezuela" the policy implications for rural and economic development in agriculture. The study provides insights into Venezuela's agricultural enterprises and food systems.
Open Research Questions
- ? How can linear nutrient models for dairy cattle be refined for varying Latin American feed sources?
- ? What sampling biases affect nutritional studies of Andean crops like quinoa across diverse rural populations?
- ? In what ways do globalization and policy changes impact sustainable livestock production in Venezuela?
- ? How do antinutritional factors in quinoa influence its adoption in modern food systems?
- ? What economic models best predict rural development outcomes from agricultural policies in Latin America?
Recent Trends
The field comprises 80,697 works with no specified 5-year growth rate; high citations persist for Elizondo-Salazar at 6,504 on dairy nutrition and Otzen and Manterola (2017) at 1,366 on sampling, while quinoa papers like Repo‐Carrasco‐Valencia et al. (2003) hold at 620; no recent preprints or news reported.
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