Maize and ancient Maya droughts
Abstract The ancient Maya culture of Mesoamerica shaped landscapes for centuries, in an area where maize (Zea mays) cultivation is considered a fundamental crop in the diet of present and ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Pollen records from sites with different environmental and climatic conditions of...
Main Authors: | Gerald A. Islebe, Nuria Torrescano-Valle, Mirna Valdez-Hernández, Alicia Carrillo-Bastos, Alejandro A. Aragón-Moreno |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26761-3 |
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