Potential for the Cultivation of Atemoya Hybrid Fruit Based on Climatic Factors in the Upper Mogiana, Northeast São Paulo State
Anice Garcia *
Faculty of Agronomy “Dr. Francisco Maeda” (FAFRAM), Educational Foundation of Ituverava, Rod. Jeronimo Nunes Macedo km 01 – CEP: 144500-000 Ituverava SP, Brazil
Diego Inácio Teixeira
Faculty of Agronomy “Dr. Francisco Maeda” (FAFRAM), Educational Foundation of Ituverava, Rod. Jeronimo Nunes Macedo km 01 – CEP: 144500-000 Ituverava SP, Brazil
Lauany Cavalcante dos Santos
Faculty of Agronomy “Dr. Francisco Maeda” (FAFRAM), Educational Foundation of Ituverava, Rod. Jeronimo Nunes Macedo km 01 – CEP: 144500-000 Ituverava SP, Brazil
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In order to determine whether climatic factors are suitable for atemoya production, and with the goal of providing an alternative crop for agricultural planning and production, the water balance was assessed using temperature and precipitation historic series data for twelve municipalities in the Northeast region of São Paulo State. Potential evapotranspiration (ETP), water surplus (EXC), water withdrawal (RET), water deficiency (DEF), and water replenishment (REP) were determined through the classical water balance Thornthwaite procedure . With the monthly and annual values of DEF and EXC, we obtained the indices for water (Ih), aridity (Ia), and humidity (Im). Based on the results, it is evident that atemoya can be grown in these areas in the Northeast region of São Paulo State, as it presents favorable temperature and water conditions for crop development.
Keywords: Agro-climatic zoning, climate aptitude, Annona squamosa L. X Annona cherimoia Mill, soil moisture surplus, soil moisture deficit, soil moisture utilization, soil moisture recharge