Research Article

Maya and WRB Soil Classification in Yucatan, Mexico: Differences and Similarities

Table 1

Characterization of interviewed farmers from Hocabá, Yucatán, México.

Farmer ageYears doing milpa Number of mecates*
Range (years) Range Range

20–2931–961–93
30–39110–19710–196
40–49820–29620–2912
50–59730–39430–396
60–691040–49440–495
70–80850–59950–593
>803>604>605

1 mecate = 400 m2.