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Database research record2015·Mexico

EMPRENDER EN LA AGRICULTURA URBANA DEL ISTMO OAXAQUEÑO MÉXICO A PARTIR DE LA ORIENTACIÓN AL MERCADO

Felipe de Jesús Cruz Celis, María Sánchez Zarate, Martha Lis Garrido Cardona

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This study surveyed 384 residents in Ixtepec, Juchitan, Tehuantepec, and Salina Cruz in the Istmo Oaxaqueño, Mexico, regarding urban agriculture and tomato consumption. Findings indicate that 73.06% of respondents buy Saladet tomatoes, and 84.87% purchase 1 to 2 kg per week. Additionally, 79.34% buy tomatoes in the local market, and 54.98% state that price is the main characteristic they seek when buying.