Marie Michael Library

Title

Crop variety mixtures in marginal environments

Author

Jiggins, Janice

Description

In marginal environments, high yield monoculture farming is often unsuitable. The value of varietal mixtures has largely been ignored. This article emphasizes the need for maintaining species that are adaptable to varying conditions.

File No

IIED-SA19G

Agency

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

Date

1990

Subject(s)

Agriculture

Pages

13