Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians

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Autor(a) principal: Cooper, Miguel
Data de Publicação: 2005
Outros Autores: Teramoto, Edson Roberto, Vidal-Torrado, Pablo, Sparovek, Gerd
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Scientia Agrícola (Online)
Texto Completo: https://www.revistas.usp.br/sa/article/view/22126
Resumo: The Kayapó Xicrin do Cateté (Xicrin) indigenous reserve is located within the Amazon forest in Pará (Brazil). The Xicrins have developed a soil classification system that is incorporated in their language and culture. The etymology of their classification system and its logical structure makes it similar and comparable with modern soil classification. The etymology of the Xicrin's language is based on the junction of radicals to form words for different soil names. The name of the soil is formed by the main noun radical "puka", to which adjectives referring to soil morphological attributes are added. Modern classification systems are also based on similar morphological variables, and analytical support for defining boundaries of chemical or physical soil attributes are important only in lower hierarchical levels. Soil scientists have developed a soil classification system that is sensitive for the restrictions and potentialities the soil will show for modern agriculture. The Xicrins classify soils for what is important for their life style, i.e. a harmonic and friendly life with the resources they gain from the forest.
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spelling Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians Aprendendo a classificar solos com os índios Kayapó Xicrin do CatetéAmazôniaBrasilconhecimento indígenaXicrin do CatetéAmazonBrazilindigenous knowledge The Kayapó Xicrin do Cateté (Xicrin) indigenous reserve is located within the Amazon forest in Pará (Brazil). The Xicrins have developed a soil classification system that is incorporated in their language and culture. The etymology of their classification system and its logical structure makes it similar and comparable with modern soil classification. The etymology of the Xicrin's language is based on the junction of radicals to form words for different soil names. The name of the soil is formed by the main noun radical "puka", to which adjectives referring to soil morphological attributes are added. Modern classification systems are also based on similar morphological variables, and analytical support for defining boundaries of chemical or physical soil attributes are important only in lower hierarchical levels. Soil scientists have developed a soil classification system that is sensitive for the restrictions and potentialities the soil will show for modern agriculture. The Xicrins classify soils for what is important for their life style, i.e. a harmonic and friendly life with the resources they gain from the forest. A reserva indígena Kayapó-Xicrin do Cateté esta localizada na floresta amazônica no estado do Pará (Brasil). Os Xicrins desenvolveram uma classificação de solo que esta incorporada ao seu idioma e cultura. A etimologia da classificação dos solos e a sua estrutura lógica são similares com os sistemas modernos de classificação de solos. A etimologia do idioma Xicrin é baseada na união de radicais para formar as palavras e a mesma é utilizada para formar os diferentes nomes dos solos. O nome do solo é formado pelo radical principal "puka" ao qual são adicionados adjetivos referentes aos atributos morfológicos dos solos. Os sistemas de classificação de solos modernos também são baseados nos mesmos atributos morfológicos, apesar de que apoio analítico é importante para definir os limites entre os atributos químicos e físicos dos solos em níveis hierárquicos mais baixos. Os cientistas de solos têm desenvolvido uma classificação de solos interpretativa para as restrições e potencialidades que o solo tem para a agricultura moderna. Os Xicrins classificam o solo para aquilo que é importante para a vida deles, uma vida harmônica e simbiótica com a natureza. Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz2005-12-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/sa/article/view/2212610.1590/S0103-90162005000600016Scientia Agricola; v. 62 n. 6 (2005); 604-606Scientia Agricola; Vol. 62 No. 6 (2005); 604-606Scientia Agricola; Vol. 62 Núm. 6 (2005); 604-6061678-992X0103-9016reponame:Scientia Agrícola (Online)instname:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)instacron:USPenghttps://www.revistas.usp.br/sa/article/view/22126/24150Copyright (c) 2015 Scientia Agricolainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCooper, MiguelTeramoto, Edson RobertoVidal-Torrado, PabloSparovek, Gerd2015-07-07T17:02:11Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/22126Revistahttp://revistas.usp.br/sa/indexPUBhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phpscientia@usp.br||alleoni@usp.br1678-992X0103-9016opendoar:2015-07-07T17:02:11Scientia Agrícola (Online) - Universidade de São Paulo (USP)false
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
Aprendendo a classificar solos com os índios Kayapó
title Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
spellingShingle Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
Cooper, Miguel
Xicrin do Cateté
Amazônia
Brasil
conhecimento indígena
Xicrin do Cateté
Amazon
Brazil
indigenous knowledge
title_short Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
title_full Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
title_fullStr Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
title_full_unstemmed Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
title_sort Learning soil classification with the Kayapó indians
author Cooper, Miguel
author_facet Cooper, Miguel
Teramoto, Edson Roberto
Vidal-Torrado, Pablo
Sparovek, Gerd
author_role author
author2 Teramoto, Edson Roberto
Vidal-Torrado, Pablo
Sparovek, Gerd
author2_role author
author
author
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Cooper, Miguel
Teramoto, Edson Roberto
Vidal-Torrado, Pablo
Sparovek, Gerd
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Xicrin do Cateté
Amazônia
Brasil
conhecimento indígena
Xicrin do Cateté
Amazon
Brazil
indigenous knowledge
topic Xicrin do Cateté
Amazônia
Brasil
conhecimento indígena
Xicrin do Cateté
Amazon
Brazil
indigenous knowledge
description The Kayapó Xicrin do Cateté (Xicrin) indigenous reserve is located within the Amazon forest in Pará (Brazil). The Xicrins have developed a soil classification system that is incorporated in their language and culture. The etymology of their classification system and its logical structure makes it similar and comparable with modern soil classification. The etymology of the Xicrin's language is based on the junction of radicals to form words for different soil names. The name of the soil is formed by the main noun radical "puka", to which adjectives referring to soil morphological attributes are added. Modern classification systems are also based on similar morphological variables, and analytical support for defining boundaries of chemical or physical soil attributes are important only in lower hierarchical levels. Soil scientists have developed a soil classification system that is sensitive for the restrictions and potentialities the soil will show for modern agriculture. The Xicrins classify soils for what is important for their life style, i.e. a harmonic and friendly life with the resources they gain from the forest.
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