Potential management of Chamaedorea seifrizii (Palmae), a non-timber forest product from the tropical forest of Calakmul, Southeast Mexico
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2011Journal title
Economic BotanyVolume
65Issue
4Begin page
371End page
380
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Leaves and seeds of Chamaedorea (xate) palms are important non-timber forest products (NTFPs). In the Calakmul region (Yucatan Peninsula) of Mexico, several communities have sporadically collected and sold seeds of C. seifrizii since 1980. However, harvesting has intensified recently, raising concerns about overexploitation....Type
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12231-011-9175-y
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