Experimental archaeology gardens rediscovering cultivation techniques for ancient Maori cultivars of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatus (L. Lam.) in New Zealand.
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Authors
Burtenshaw, M. K.
Harris, G. F.
Keywords
Sweet potato
Kumara
New Zealand
Kumara
New Zealand
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Issue Date
2006
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Language
en
Abstract
Experimental gardens using pre-European Maori gardening techniques and pre-European cultivars of sweet potato have rediscovered much about pre-European cultivars and traditional cultivation techniques The paper discusses the obtaining data on yield for effort, soil nutrient depletion, cultivation practices, and cultivar performance associated with traditional pre-European Maori agriculture.
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Burtenshaw, M. K., & Harris, G. F. (2006). Experimental archaeology gardens rediscovering cultivation techniques for ancient Maori cultivars of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatus (L. Lam.) in New Zealand.