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    Producción de dos variedades de haba (Phaseolus lunatus), asociado con café robusta (Coffea canephora), en la parroquia Guasaganda
    (Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). La Maná. Agronomía, 2026-11-11) Masabanda Guamán, Myriam Alexandra; Ninabanda Ninabanda, Alex Fernando; Luna Murillo, Ricardo Augusto
    Evaluate the agronomic response of two varieties of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.), pallar and habichuela, established in association with robusta coffee (Coffea canephora), to determine their compatibility and potential as a companion crop in an agroforestry system in the Guasaganda parish, Ecuador. Methodology: A randomized complete block design with six replications was employed; the varieties were planted in the alleys of the coffee plantation, and growth, production, and leaf analysis variables of the lima bean were measured, as well as the vegetative development of three coffee clones, without the application of fertilizers or supplemental irrigation. Results: The pallar variety reached the greatest height (260.96 cm), while the habichuela produced the highest number of pods (99.83 per plant); however, the accumulated yield did not show statistically significant differences between varieties (p > 0.05), although the habichuela numerically doubled the pallar (1.47 vs. 0.75 kg). The foliar analysis revealed higher concentrations of macro and micronutrients in the pallar, except for boron, which was higher in the habichuela. The coffee maintained adequate vegetative development, with greater branching in the EET 365611 clone. Conclusions: The temporal association proved compatible and did not generate aggressive competition for resources, which supports its use as an agroecological strategy; however, it is recommended to conduct future studies with a control group (coffee without fava bean) to accurately quantify the impact on coffee growth and yield, as well as to evaluate the effect of incorporating forage as green manure on long-term soil fertility.