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Taxonomy, nomenclature and geographical distribution. Description of the cultivated species. Uses and properties. Origin and domestication. Genetic resources. Genetic improvement estrategies. Propagation. Agronomy of fruit and heart-of-palm production. Production areas and commercial potential.
Pejibaye, cachipay, chontaduro, curij, macana, palma de Castilla, parepon, peach palm, pewa palm, pibá, pifa, pijibay, pijiguao, pijuayo, pipire, pixbae, pupunha, pupuña, tembé.
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Increasing demands on the world's natural resources pose a serious threat to palm biodiversity. This action plan identifies the most threatened palm species in order to present recommendations for conservation measures that cater to their specific requirements, and to provide strategic guidelines for the conservation and sustainable utilization of the many palms that provide food, construction material, and an important source of revenue for many people.
This collection draws on the most up-to-date investigations of Maya practices to show that the lowland Maya utilized a highly flexible regional and local approach in their management of agricultural, mineral, game, and water resources.