Advanced Multivariate Models for the Optimization of Nutritional Strategies in Commercial Banana Production (Musa AAA)

Authors

  • Gabriel Valeriano Franco Rivera Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Posgrados. Maestría en Agronomía, Mención Producción Agrícola Sostenible. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador
  • Gregorio Humberto Vásconez Montúfar Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador
  • Milton Fernando Cabezas Guerrero Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador
  • Ronald Oswaldo Villamar-Torres Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56124/sapientiae.v8i17.018

Keywords:

Multivariate models, decision making, nutritional plans, bananas

Abstract

This article discusses the optimization of nutritional plans in banana production, a key crop for the economy of countries located in tropical and subtropical regions. The importance of implementing multivariate models to improve efficiency and productivity in commercial plantations is highlighted, facilitating decisions based on accurate data. The research combines foliar analysis and soil testing to gain a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional status of plants. The approach applies specifically to bananas. Principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis were used to identify patterns and reduce the dimensionality of the data. The Ward and K-means methods were used to discriminate groups based on the similarity of nutritional conditions. The results allowed grouping banana lots, identifying more effective management strategies. In addition, a high correlation was observed between the variables studied, which supports the usefulness of Pearson correlations in agricultural research. The implementation of multivariate models not only improves nutrient management, but also encourages sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to the productivity and sustainability of banana cultivation in a modern and dynamic agricultural context.

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Author Biographies

Gabriel Valeriano Franco Rivera, Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Posgrados. Maestría en Agronomía, Mención Producción Agrícola Sostenible. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Investigador y profesional de la empresa Agrocenter S.A.S. Calle Pedro Menendez  Gilbert, edificio Emporium, número de oficina 1608. Referencia Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

Gregorio Humberto Vásconez Montúfar , Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Docente investigador de la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Milton Fernando Cabezas Guerrero, Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Docente investigador de la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Ronald Oswaldo Villamar-Torres, Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

Docente investigador de la Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo. Facultad de Ciencias Pecuarias y Biológicas. Quevedo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

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Published

2025-07-07 — Updated on 2025-07-15

How to Cite

Franco Rivera, G. V., Vásconez Montúfar , G. H., Cabezas Guerrero, M. F., & Villamar-Torres, R. O. (2025). Advanced Multivariate Models for the Optimization of Nutritional Strategies in Commercial Banana Production (Musa AAA). Revista Científica Multidisciplinaria SAPIENTIAE. ISSN: 2600-6030., 8(17), 384–402. https://doi.org/10.56124/sapientiae.v8i17.018