The direct and indirect impacts of population growth and economic development on maize (Zea mays L.) diversity in highland Guatemala

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Volumn 41, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 72-81

  Steinberg, Michael K ^a   Taylor, Matthew J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DENVER   (United States)

Author keywords

Maize diversity; Non traditional agricultural exports; Population growth

Indexed keywords

CROP PRODUCTION; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; FOOD SECURITY; MAIZE; POPULATION GROWTH;

CENTRAL AMERICA; GUATEMALA [CENTRAL AMERICA];

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 58949088522     PISSN: 00040894     EISSN: 14754762     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2008.00850.x     Document Type: Article

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