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Peru's agricultural diversity post-COVID-19

14/05/2024
This study assessed crop diversity among 180 Peruvian farmers (2018–2022) using Shannon–Weiner and Margalef indices. Five crop types were identified; projections indicate growth in 15 families and decline in 9 by 2025 (Chavez et al., 2024).
Cita Segundo G. Chavez; Erick Arellanos; Jaris Veneros; Nilton B. Rojas-Briceño; Manuel Oliva-Cruz; Carlos Bolaños-Carriel; Ligia García
Fuente Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva (INDES-CES), Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza. Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería Ambiental (INAM), Universidad Nacional TRM. Grupo de Investigación en Ciencia de la Información Geoespacial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua. Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Central del Ecuador.

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