Agroindustrial development: background and perspectives in the Comarca Lagunera, Mexico

The “Comarca Lagunera”, including Gomez Palacio, Lerdo and Torreón Cities is located in the northern portion of Mexico. The construction of lake “Lázaro Cárdenas” and “Fco. Zarco “has resulted in irreparable damage to the ecosystem, increasing evaporation decreasing recharge at aquifers. There are p...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Muro-Pérez, G., Sánchez-Salas, J., Alba-Ávila, J. A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA CHAPINGO
Repositorio:Revista Chapingo Serie Zonas Áridas
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.revistas.chapingo.mx:article/1054
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.chapingo.mx/zonas_aridas/article/view/r.rchsza.2012.11.01
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Comarca Lagunera
mantos acuíferos
salinización
ecosistema
desertificación
aquifers
salinization
ecosystem
desertification
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Sumario:The “Comarca Lagunera”, including Gomez Palacio, Lerdo and Torreón Cities is located in the northern portion of Mexico. The construction of lake “Lázaro Cárdenas” and “Fco. Zarco “has resulted in irreparable damage to the ecosystem, increasing evaporation decreasing recharge at aquifers. There are problems of soil salinization due to over-exploitation of groundwater, andarsenic has been detected in them, which has been linked to the agricultural industry by improper handling of pesticides and fertilizers. This is triggered by the change in the irrigation system “enlagunamiento” and cultural practices of major crops. Cotton products allowed the emergence of the textile industry, oil, soap and important products for livestock feed. However with the fall of cotton was replaced by that of fodder to satisfy the demand for livestock feed, being a cause that exacerbates environmental degradation, particularly water resources, the overexploitation of aquifers and result in stretching further desertification. It is recommended to solve environmental issues through participation in conservation programs and consolidate the suburbs committed to the protection of the ecosystem.