Essays about: "The Andes"
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11. Assessment of the sustainability of the small-scale food production system in Guachetá, Colombia : opportunities for agroecological interventions
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Small-scale farming systems in the Colombian Andes are vulnerable to threats that affect not only the food production and self-sufficiency of local communities, but that can affect the wellbeing of farmers and the environment. A holistic perspective of agriculture leads to understanding of the complexity of agroecosystems including its elements, processes, dynamics, interactions, synergies and trade-offs. READ MORE
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12. Role of Potato mop-top virus RNA-TGB in pathogenesis and synergism with Colombian potato soil-borne virus
University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant BiologyAbstract : Potato is one of the most important food crops in the world, providing staple food to variety of cultures around the globe. Due to its importance, pathogens affecting its production have a considerable impact on local economies, mainly in developing countries where the production relies on small farms. READ MORE
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13. Groundwater resources and vulnerability for mountain communities in the Andes
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografiAbstract : The purpose of the thesis is to review the effect of ongoing climate change and population growth ongroundwater resources of Katari Basin (Bolivian Andes) and the consequence of reduced groundwaterresources on the quality of water. El Alto city, situated in the Katari basin is most vulnerable to thewater shortage because of climate change and high population growth rate. READ MORE
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14. Experiencing and responding to climate change in the Andes : campesino experiences with – and Responses to – changes in the climate in the Andean highlands of Southern Ecuador
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Climate change poses a significant challenge to society, in particular as it constitutes a threat to food security. Considering Andean campesinos are heavily affected by changes in the climate and substantially contribute to the food security of the larger Andean population, it is crucial to investigate their experiences with – and (undertaken and proposed) responses to – changes in the climate. READ MORE
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15. Anemia in the Andes - Health promotion and Ethnography in the Northern Peruvian highlands
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : In this study I will present an investigation conducted at two communities in the northernPeruvian highlands during the months of February and March of 2019. I applied an anthropological perspective to Communication for Development and investigated how health promotion concerning anemia was perceived by different groups (health care workers and Patients) at the communities. READ MORE
