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This project explores the agricultural practices of pre-Columbian Amazonian civilizations through the study of Amazonian dark earths. It combines anthropology, soil ecology, and genomics to understand biodiversity and human impacts on the environment.
The anthropologic and archaeological study of pre-Columbian people of the Amazonian basin has revealed sophisticated agriculture practices.
Notwithstanding the absence of historical written records the biological evidence of these practices remains in the remarkable biodiversity of the Amazonian 'dark earths' (ADEs) or “Terra Preta do Indio” produced by ancient civilisations to promote highly productive and sustainable agriculture.
Promoting the interdisciplinary connection between anthropology,…
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EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA EMBRAPA
Brazil, Brasilia
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: No
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