Agroecological Impacts of Urban Demand for Fresh Vegetables

Preliminary Insights from Exploratory Surveys in Bengaluru

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  • Seema Purushothaman Professor, School of Development, Azim Premji University, Survey No 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bangalore – 562125
  • Vidya Puttur Sadashiva Research Fellow, School of Development, Azim Premji University, Survey No 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bangalore – 562125
  • Dhanush K.M. Research Fellow, School of Development, Azim Premji University, Survey No 66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bangalore – 562125

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2022-07-24

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Purushothaman , S. ., Puttur Sadashiva, V., & K.M., D. . (2022). Agroecological Impacts of Urban Demand for Fresh Vegetables: Preliminary Insights from Exploratory Surveys in Bengaluru. Ecology, Economy and Society–the INSEE Journal, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.37773/ees.v5i2.635

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