Functional analysis of trellising systems and their impact on quality and productivity in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. Flavicarpa and f. Pupurea, Degener) cultivars in Colombia

Abstract In the last decade, passion fruit cultivation has regained special importance expressed in increase of planting area order to supply growing markets. This study systematizes research and production experiences gathered more than three decades technical work central region Colombia, at locations Valle del Cauca, Huila, Tólima, Quindio Risaralda. Extensive field visits were conducted with farmers, students technicians. Initially, general information on cultivation, edaphoclimatic requirements are reviewed, analyzing effect climatological variables such as wind speed, relative humidity, temperature, rainfall sunshine, intensive processes, which manifested monthly distribution volume, percentage, taking a reference support conduction systems (simple trellis, “T” system double cordon), highlighting attributes, advantages, disadvantages their relationship productivity quality. Finally, pollinating agents was described. It concluded that according ecophysiological under tropical Colombian conditions, trellising system, presents greatest advantages for cultural phytosanitary management is simple obtaining higher volumes optimum