Maize Diversity, Market Access, and Poverty Reduction in the Western Highlands of Guatemala
The western highlands of Guatemala lie within the area where maize was first domesticated, and maize remains central to farmers' livelihood security. Over 50% of the population in the region are in poverty, and over 48% suffer from chronic malnutrition. Development efforts have focused on impro...
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Language: | English |
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International Mountain Society
2017-05-01
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Series: | Mountain Research and Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-16-00065.1 |