Table 2.

Results of the participatory research on quinoa at two agronomic zones in the province of Bolivar, Ecuador.

Zone	Period	Variety	Selection Criteria	Comments
Alto Guanujo	2005–2016	“INIAP Pata de Venado”	Early, adapted to high altitude, resistant to freezing, wind, and mildew. Good flavor in soup. Used in rotation with potatoes.	Variety named “Pata de Venado” (Deer leg) (because deer are light, fast, and can resist cold, wind, and drought)
Middle Zone	2005–2019	“INIAP Tunkahuan Line ECU-6717”	Moderately early, tolerant to mildew, and resistant to lodging. The grain is white and sweet. Excellent for soups, flour, cookies.	Variety was grown in an intercrop system with corn “INIAP 111”, local corn varieties, chocho, and lentils