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Ítem Establecimientos de un programa de producción de esquejes de Aglaonema Commutatum bajo invernadero en la empresa Orocosta Agroindustrial S.A., Horquetas de Sarapiquí, Heredia Costa Rica.(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2026-01-28) Jiménez Araya, Pablo Antonio; Arboleda Julio , EstebanThis study aimed to establish a production program for Aglaonema commutatum cuttings under greenhouse conditions as an alternative to diversify the income sources of Orocosta Agroindustrial S.A. The research was conducted in Horquetas de Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica, from January to May 2024. Included the development of an initial inventory of mother plants, nutritional and substrate analyses, determination of average cutting production per variety, and evaluation of plant recovery time after harvest. Technical management practices were also implemented to ensure quality, plant health, and production efficiency. The results allowed the establishment of key production parameters and the estimation of the number of mother plants required to meet market demand. It is concluded that the production of aglaonema cuttings is technically and economically viable, representing a growth opportunity in the ornamental plant market.