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The Origins of Agriculture in the Lowland Neotropics
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In this article, the Phytogeography of Neotropical Crops and their putative wild Ancestors are discussed. And the relationship between Neotropic Food Production and Food Production from Other Areas of the World is discussed.Abstract:
Background of Tropical Agricultural Origins. The Neotropical Ecosystem in the Present and the Past. The Phytogeography of Neotropical Crops and Their Putative wild Ancestors. The Evolution of Foraging and Food Production. From Small-Scale Horticulture to the Formative Period: The Development of Agriculture. The Relationship of Neotropical Food Production to Food Production from Other Areas of the World. References. Index of Common and Scientific Plant Names. Subject Index.read more
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