Chaya: Mayan vegetable enriching diets year round in Mesoamerica
Chaya (Cnidoscolus acontifolius) was domesticated by Mayan peoples in pre-Columbian times. Due to its high nutritive value, tolerance to heat and drought, and minimal care requirements, this native vegetable has potential to support more nutrition-sensitive food systems in Mesoamerica. This fact sheet summarizes key features of this underutilized species.
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Format: | Brief biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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2017
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Subjects: | cnidoscolus chayamansa, nutritive value, diets, climate change, food system, |
Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103501 |
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