"Most Indigenous agriculture is place-based; as a result, we have overcome many environmental challenges and developed cropping systems, and, like us, the crops we raise have adapted in the locations we live in," Johnson said. "For example, we plant corn determined by the soil moisture found 6 to 18 inches deep. All our cropping techniques are designed to conserve soil moisture because we only receive 6 to 10 inches of annual precipitation."
"I think it is easy for plant scientists to forget that there is an enormous amount of existing knowledge about agriculture and plant growth outside our regular academic circles. Dr. Johnson's work is a humbling reminder that we can all gain knowledge by interacting with diverse communities and learning from Indigenous people who have thrived in challenging environments for generations."
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