Formal schooling reduces how well young people know the edible plants of their region
For young people in this community, stepping into a classroom might mean knowing less about their flora.
Tag: traditional knowledge
The diversity and capacity of maize to adapt to a changing climate rests in the hands of farmers
The diversity of maize in the community of Yaxcabá, Yucatán, is shared among farmers. They select seeds that are most resistant to unfavourable climatic conditions and, by exchanging or selling them, they safeguard the diversity and resilience of maize.
How a forgotten plant of Mexico’s tropical forests revolutionised life for women
A plant native to the tropical forests of Mexico was essential for the development of the contraceptive pill.
