Conservation in a changing world : in situ conservation of the giant maize of Jala
Rice, E.
Conservation in a changing world : in situ conservation of the giant maize of Jala - Dordrecht (Netherlands) : Springer, 2007.
Peer review
Using survey data from Jala, Mexico, this case-study evaluates in situ maize conservation of the variety ‘Jala’ (Zea mays L.). Though historically ‘Jala’ was the dominant variety grown in the valley of Jala, today less than 20% of farmers grow it on only 5% of the maize area. Younger growers of the ‘Jala’ variety specialize in it, growing relatively large amounts for niche markets. Older, diversified farmers grow small areas for household use and to compete in a local contest. Conservation of the ‘Jala’ variety has been heavily influenced by shifting ideal concepts of maize, as determined by market and consumption demands and by a contest designed to promote in situ conservation. The current move away from nationalized purchasing may favor ‘Jala’s’ continued conservation.
Text in English
0925-9864 1573-5109 (Online)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-006-0023-3
Agriculture
Farm management
Genetic diversity
In-situ conservation
Zea mays
Mexico
Conservation in a changing world : in situ conservation of the giant maize of Jala - Dordrecht (Netherlands) : Springer, 2007.
Peer review
Using survey data from Jala, Mexico, this case-study evaluates in situ maize conservation of the variety ‘Jala’ (Zea mays L.). Though historically ‘Jala’ was the dominant variety grown in the valley of Jala, today less than 20% of farmers grow it on only 5% of the maize area. Younger growers of the ‘Jala’ variety specialize in it, growing relatively large amounts for niche markets. Older, diversified farmers grow small areas for household use and to compete in a local contest. Conservation of the ‘Jala’ variety has been heavily influenced by shifting ideal concepts of maize, as determined by market and consumption demands and by a contest designed to promote in situ conservation. The current move away from nationalized purchasing may favor ‘Jala’s’ continued conservation.
Text in English
0925-9864 1573-5109 (Online)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-006-0023-3
Agriculture
Farm management
Genetic diversity
In-situ conservation
Zea mays
Mexico