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High phenotypic and phytochemical diversity of Bactris gasipaes (Arecaceae) fruits in Ecuador.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Romero-Estévez David, Couvreur Thomas L P, Ayala Michael, Valarezo Eduardo, Figueroa Jorge G, Terán María Judith, Rivera Álvaro, Montúfar Rommel
Abstract excerpt
Climate change has negatively impacted food availability and nutritional quality. To address this challenge, it is essential to emphasize species that, despite their longstanding use by indigenous communities, remain underutilized or neglected. Integrating these culturally domesticated species into local food systems offers a promising strategy to improve access to healthy and sustainable foods. One such species...
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