Review of agronomic research on the milpa, the traditional polyculture system of Mesoamerica
The milpa system is the basis of traditional agriculture in Mesoamerica. It is based on a polyculture of maize (Zea mays L.), bean (Phaseolus spp.) and squash (Cucurbita spp.) and is associated with a great diversity of crops and wild species. The milpa has great cultural and historical importance b...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Frontiers Media
2023
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/129866 |
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