Tag: Corn
Rural Yucatán fights back against GMO seeds
As genetically modified crops become more prevalent in Yucatán’s fields and shops, there is a growing concern that traditional heirloom species may be lost forever.
New genetically modified maize varieties move in, threatening native species
Though more vulnerable to drought, traditional varieties of maize such as the Nuuk Nal, which has a reddish color, tend to be larger and more nutritious than their genetically modified counterparts, according to Díaz.
Yucatán highlights the value of corn with three fairs in September
Three fairs in Yucatán will honor the labor of local communities growing and preserving creole corn.