Mestizo Farmers' Knowledge of Entomofauna Is Reflected in Their Management Practices: A Case Study in the Andean-Amazon Foothills of Peru

Mestizo Farmers' Knowledge of Entomofauna Is Reflected in Their Management Practices: A Case Study in the Andean-Amazon Foothills of Peru

Local knowledge of entomofauna can influence environmental actions, particularly crop management practices, which can be sustainable or unsustainable. A farmer's decision-making is associated with their knowledge of beneficial insects and pests. This study aimed to assess local knowledge of ent...

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Main Authors: Lucila Marcela Beltrán-Tolosa, Gisella S. Cruz-Garcia, Reynaldo Solis, Marcela Quintero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
local knowledge
agroecological practices
beneficial insects
pests
climate change
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsufs.2020.539611/full

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