Agricultural and Biological Sciences
7 months ago

Breeding programs in Amazon face challenges despite cultural and economic benefits.

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Contribution of breeding to agriculture in the Brazilian Amazon. I. Açaí palm and oil palm
Saulo Fabrício da Silva Chaves, Rafael Moysés Alves, Luíz Antônio dos Santos Dias

Paper Summary

Breeding programs for açaí palm and oil palm in the Brazilian Amazon aim to combine technology-based agriculture with forest conservation. These programs help local communities, open up new markets, and promote cultural appreciation. However, challenges like plant characteristics, lack of resources, and logistical issues make it hard to start new programs or expand existing ones.

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