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Database research record2010·Mexico (Mexico City)

DIVERSIDADE BIOLÓGICA NA AGRICULTURA PERIURBANA DO DISTRITO FEDERAL, MÉXICO

Hiran Moran Ramon Soriano-Robles

Ateliê Geográfico

Urban Farm DB summary

In peri-urban agriculture in Mexico City, a traditional multi-cropping agro-ecosystem combining diverse species like maize, beans, and amaranth is preserved. Maize and amaranth are central to productive activities and are part of Mexico City's biological and cultural heritage. The conservation and utilization of this diversity can enhance the genetic potential of native crops, contribute to local agricultural development and sustainability, and potentially offer alternatives for a future global food crisis.