Semillas criollas frente al cambio climático
Campesinos salvadoreños protegen sus semillas ancestrales de maíz frente a los embates del cambio climático, sequías y tormentas.
TL;DR
- Climate change causes prolonged droughts, irregular rains, storms, and increased pests in El Salvador.
- Farmers face crop uncertainty, impacting planning and yields.
- Hybrid corn seeds, while productive, are fragile to climate pattern changes.
- The yield of corn in Central America is projected to decrease between 4% and 21% by 2050 due to climate change.
- Corn is culturally significant in El Salvador, forming the basis of many traditional dishes.
- Native seeds are more resilient to drought, extreme rain, and pests.
- There is a growing interest in cultivating native corn varieties, with communities establishing seed banks.
- Preserving native seeds is seen as an act of resistance and a commitment to the future.