The impact of rainfall frequency on coca (Erythroxylum coca) production in the Chapare region of Bolivia

Auteurs :
MCGLADE, M.S.
HENKEL, R.
CERVENY, R.S.

Description :
Although increased rainfall favors the formation of coca leaves on the plant, actual production depends on dry periods of two to three days each to ensure a good harvest. Seasonal and yearly variation in coca production are based in part on this constraints. - (DWG)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Yearbook, Conference of Latin Americanist Geographers, 1994, vol. 20, p. 97-105, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 43 ref.

Date :
1994

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis