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Database research record2016·Global

Maize Germplasm Conservation in Southern California's Urban Gardens: Introduced Diversity Beyond ex situ and in situ Management

Heraty J.M., Ellstrand N.C.

Economic Botany 70(1):37-48

Urban Farm DB summary

Measures maize genetic diversity in home and community gardens kept by immigrant farmers in Southern California, showing transnational seed dispersal sustains landrace diversity beyond recognized centers of diversity.