The Amazonian Caboclo and the Acai Palm. Adv Econ Bot (16) NYBG BRAND the Várzea has been an

the Várzea has been an important area for resource extraction

For centuries

Prior to the publication of this volume

Seven new species and one new variety are described

Swedish-American botanist Per Axel Rydberg (1860 - 1931) served as a field agent for the U

The Amazonian Caboclo and the Acai Palm. Adv Econ Bot (16) NYBG BRAND the Várzea has been anThis remarkable monograph tells the story of the boom in the aa fruit economyfrom a rural staple to a chic health food delicacy in national and international marketsand examines the development of the production systems and commodity chains required to supply the burgeoning demand for this fruit. It also carefully reconsiders the contested and stigmatized history of the social identity of caboclos.