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Journal Article |
Authors: |
Addison, David J.
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Title: |
The changing role of irrigated <i>Colocasia esculenta</i> (taro) on Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands: from an essential element of colonization to an important risk-reduction strategy
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Date: |
2008
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Source: |
Asian Perspectives (2008)
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Notes: |
From special issue of <i>Asian Perspectives</i> 47(1): Maritime Migration and Colonization in Indo-Pacific Prehistory
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Abstract: |
This paper proposes that, on the Marquesan island of Nuku Hiva, wet cultivation of <i>Colocasia</i> taro was important in initial colonization because it was the most energyefficient and fastest-producing crop. In later periods its caloric contribution was eclipsed by breadfruit, but irrigated taro played an important risk-reduction role.
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Date Created: |
4/14/2008
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Volume: |
47
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Number: |
1
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Page Start: |
139
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Page End: |
155
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