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Abstract
The general objective of this work was to analyze the state of technology, inocuity and
commercialization of cantaloupe melon of private farmers in Mapimí, Dgo. County, Mexico,
to identify opportunities and constraints to export melon of Mapimí to the United States
market. To gather information on technology, safety and marketing, was designed and
implemented a survey of major producers in the Mapimí County, which by their production
volumes have greater export potential.
In general it was found that private farmers of Mapimí have a good technological level
emphasizing the use of hybrid seeds, plastic mulch, drip tape and pollinating bees. In the case of
inocuity producers have an idea of the subject of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP), but they need more training. In the commercialization it is
perceived a need of meetings with potential buyers of the United States to see possible
contracts of sale.