1. Intentional creation of carbon-rich dark earth soils in the Amazon.
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Schmidt, Morgan J., Goldberg, Samuel L., Heckenberger, Michael, Fausto, Carlos, Franchetto, Bruna, Watling, Jennifer, Lima, Helena, Moraes, Bruno, Dorshow, Wetherbee B., Toney, Joshua, Yamalui Kuikuro, Waura, Kumessi, Huke Kuikuro, Taku Wate Kuikuro, Takumã Kuikuro, Yahila Kuikuro, Afukaka Kuikuro, Teixeira, Wenceslau, Rocha, Bruna, and Honorato, Vinicius
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SOILS , *INDUCTIVELY coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry - Abstract
The article focuses on the intentional creation of carbon-rich dark earth soils in the Amazon and its significance. Topics include the practices of modern Indigenous communities in enriching the soil, proposes a model for the formation of ancient dark earth, and emphasizes the value of Indigenous knowledge for sustainable rainforest management.
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- 2023
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