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February 6, 2026Journal of Ethnobiology and EthnomedicineOpen Access

Floristic inventory of the main markets of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Marcelina G. Antonio-Joaquín Verónica I. Castillo-Rodríguez William Cetzal-Ix Héctor M. J. López-Castilla Ivan Tamayo-Cen S. B. Basu

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Key Points

The research aims to inventory the types of fruits and vegetables available in markets of the Yucatan Peninsula and analyze their demand.
Conducted a floristic inventory of main markets in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Collected data on commercial offerings, focusing on fruits, vegetables, and other plant products.
Analyzed dietary preferences and consumption patterns within the population.
Fruits and vegetables dominate the commercial offerings in Yucatan markets.
Low demand for roots, tubers, legumes, and aromatic plants was observed.
Changes in dietary habits and industrialization impacted the availability and consumption of certain plants.

Implication

Inventory reveals dietary trends in the Yucatan Peninsula, indicating a shift in consumption patterns.

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Antonio-Joaquín et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6988292d0fc35cd7a884944b https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-026-00861-0

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