Academic management of edaphic data in Geisha coffee
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The study of soil properties in high-value production systems offers an opportunity to connect applied research, academic training, and knowledge management in higher education. This study characterized the physicochemical properties of soils from ten Panama Geisha coffee-producing farms in Chiriquí, with the purpose of generating technical information transferable to academic and agronomic decision-making. A quantitative, descriptive, and comparative study was conducted by production area in Boquete, Renacimiento, and Tierras Altas. Composite soil samples were collected at three depths (0–20, 20–40, and 40–60 cm), and pH, moisture, bulk density, porosity, electrical conductivity, and texture were evaluated. The results showed generally favorable edaphic conditions for coffee cultivation, with pH values between 5.56 and 6.26, a predominance of sandy loam textures, and bulk density values between 0.77 and 0.91 g/cm³. Variability was also observed in gravimetric moisture (13.18–35.79%) and porosity (26.95–39.84%), confirming the need for farm-specific strategies. It is concluded that edaphic characterization can serve as an input for academic programs, laboratory practices, university extension, and institutional management aimed at the sustainable management of specialty coffee systems.
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