Author(s): Alexander Grobman, Wilfredo Salhuana, Ricardo Sevilla, Paul Mangelsdorf
Publisher: National Academy of Sciences; National Research Council
Year: 1961
Language: English
Commentary: decrypted from E917A6E5B05A87C2CD85993823C12D9F source file
Pages: 374+ix
City: Washington, DC
Tags: Peru; Zea mays; Corn; Maiz
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
GEOGRAPHY CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC REGIONS
THE CULTURE AND USES OF MAIZE
Pre-Columbian Agriculture
Modern Agriculture
Modern Maize Culture
Uses of Maize
THE EVOLUTION OF MAIZE IN THE CENTRAL ANDEAN REGION
Role of the Indian in the Evolution of Maize
Geographical Origin
Domestication of Maize
The Diversity of Maize in Peru
Variation in Pericarp and Cob Colors
Variability of Cytological Characters
Factors Involved in the Evolution of Maize in Peru
Isolation
Mutation
Selection
Selection for Adaptation
Selection for Yield
Selection for Other Purposes
Hybridization
The Role of Tripsacum
The Stabilization of Races after Hybridization
THE PREHISTORIC MAIZE OF PERU
Prehistoric Maize a Key to Classification
Literature References on Prehistoric Maize in Peru
Characters used in the Description of Prehistoric Maize Material
Description of Prehistoric Maize
South Coast
North Coast
Central Coast
Maize in Pre-Columbian Ceramics and Other Art
Molded Maize Ceramics
Races of Maize in the Mochica Period
Races of Maize in the Chimu Period
Stone and Ceramic Ear Replicas
Maize in Artistic Metal Work
The Chronology of Prehistoric Maize Evalution in Peru
CHARACTERS USED IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF EXISTING RACES
Vegeative Plant Characters
Characters of the Tassel
Ear Characters
CYTOLOGICAL CHARACTERS
The Value of Cytological Characters in Determining Relationships
DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING RACES OF MAIZE IN PERU
Primitive Races
Confite Morocho
Confite Puntiagudo
Kculli
Confite Puneño
Enano
Anciently Derived Races
Huayleño
Chullpi
Granada
Paro
Morocho
Huancavelicano
Mochero
Pagaladroga
Chaparreño
Rabo de Zorro
Piricinco
Ancashino
Shajatu
Alazan
Sabanero
Uchuquilla
Cuzco Christalino Amarillo
Cuzco
Pisccorunto
Lately Derived Races
Arequipeño
Huachano
Chancayano
San Geronimo-Huancavelicano
Perla
Rienda
Marañon
Chimlos
Cuzco Gigante
Cuzco Gigante Sub-Races
Saccsa
Cuzco Gigante Amarillo
Cuzco Morado
Huayra Cuzco
Introduced Races
Pardo
Aleman
Chuncho
Arizona
Cuban Yellow Dent
Incipient Races
Jora
Coruca
Morocho Cajabambino
Morado Canteño
Sarco
Imperfectly Defined Races
Ajaleado
San Geronimo
Perlilla
Tumbesino
Colorado
Chancayano Amarillo
CONCLUSIONS
SUMMARY
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
