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"Folk" Soil Taxonomy and the Partial Adoption of New Seed Varieties

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  • Bellon, Mauricio R
  • Taylor, J Edward

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  • Bellon, Mauricio R & Taylor, J Edward, 1993. ""Folk" Soil Taxonomy and the Partial Adoption of New Seed Varieties," Economic Development and Cultural Change, University of Chicago Press, vol. 41(4), pages 763-786, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:ecdecc:v:41:y:1993:i:4:p:763-86
    DOI: 10.1086/452047
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