Bio-cultural anchorage of the prickly pear cactus in Tlalnepantla (Morelos), Mexico

The prickly pear cactus is a source of food with strong bio-cultural anchorage in Mexico. This is due to at least three factors: 1) the nature and heritage of cacti; 2) cultural heritage; and 3) the socio-cultural relationships with historical and symbolic roots that have facilitated knowledge of ho...

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Main Authors: Gerardo Torres-Salcido, Alejandro Ramos-Chávez, Álvaro Urreta-Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2016-06-01
Series:Culture & History Digital Journal
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Online Access:http://cultureandhistory.revistas.csic.es/index.php/cultureandhistory/article/view/95