Center of Bicycle Technology. Maya Pedal is a Guatemalan NGO based in San Andrés Itzapa. We accept bikes donated from the USA and Canada which we either recondition to sell, or we use the components to build a range of "Bicimaquinas", (pedal powered machines).Pedal power can be harnessed for countless appliions which would otherwise require electricity (which may .

Plant Biologists have global opportunities to work in areas such as plant biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, the pharmaceutical industry, and more. A degree in Plant Biology can also be used as a steppingstone to graduate studies or a professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

 · Masa can offer the complete knowhow for the production of concrete slabs. This is the decisive advantage for our customers: Planning, design, manufacture, assembly, commissioning, training, maintenance and continuous support during production – all from one supplier. Learn about our Concrete slab production plants.

 · Epiphytes, or air plants, are fascinating plants that absorb water and nutrients from the air, unlike regular plants that depend on soil for survival. Epiphytes establish themselves by clinging to a tree or rock but do no harm, using the host plant only for support.

 · Brick cleaning solutions, solvents and acids can be harmful to plant life. Even an acid as mild as vinegar can be harmful, so it is crucial to make sure your plants and vegetables are preserved. Brick cleaning solutions and solvents for grime on your brick can even react differently to the other surfaces or windows on your home, so protect nonbrick surfaces as .

I have looked at their ideology and belief systems and the plants and other resources available to them. By examining these with the methods ahmen used to cure different ailments, as well as the archaeology done at various Mayan sites, I explore the importance of the ahmen in Mayan society, both through their spiritual guidance as well as their knowledge of native plants.

Building on this anthropological idea of economic diversity, some scholars argue that in order to address the economic inequalities surrounding us we should collectively work to construct a community economy, or a space for economic decisionmaking that recognizes and negotiates our interdependence with other humans, other species, and our environment.

So when plants are added to infants' diets, it may be important to adopt strategies to reduce phytic acid and enhance iron absorption. Overcoming phytic acid as an antinutrient. Luckily, it's possible to overcome the antinutrient effects of phytic acid in our foods while still getting the benefits of a plantrich diet.

 · fusion scientists, notorious for squabbling over which projects to fund with their field's limited budget, have coalesced around an audacious goal. A 10year plan presented last week to the federal Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee is the first since the community tried to formulate such a road map in 2014 and failed spectacularly.

The easytogrow Yucca Cane is a great choice for any firsttime plant owner. Showing off its swordlike foliage on three upright canes, this plant makes a bold statement. Native to Guatemala and southeast Mexico, the Yucca Cane enjoys dry environments and bright sunlight. Fun fact. Several varieties of Yucca bear edible flowers and fruit.

 · For travelers with a sweet tooth, Guatemala and its rich chocolate heritage allow for an indulgent trip. Especially in Antigua you'll find no shortage of chocolate shops, cacaolaced postres (desserts) and even a chocolate museum.. And while local pastry chefs put modern spins on the delicacy, chocolate is nothing new to Guatemala, an interesting starting point when .

 · It wasn't until the late 1960s that the source of Maya blue's resilience through the centuries was discovered: a rare clay called attapulgite, which was mixed with the .

 · And it's a nice big seed! And that's what we sow to grow a new mango plant. If you live in a cold climate, without outdoor tropical growing conditions, you can still grow mangos indoors as houseplants, beginning with a mango fruit. I'll show you a simple way to prepare the seed, make it sprout, and grow it as a houseplant.

Moderate Advancement. In 2020, Guatemala made moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. The government created the InterInstitutional Coordinating Entity Against Labor Exploitation and Child Labor, a new coordinating body aimed at identifying and providing support to victims of human trafficking.

Because the medicine can have stimulating or psychoactive effects (depending on what plants were used to make it), receiving rapé can bring about a profound experience of the Forest. Because the medicine is sacred, the Indians take rapé as a prayer calling upon the forces of Nature, the blessing of the animals of the forest, and power of medicinal plants to heal us and .

 · Grow Fig Seedlings. Until the seedlings are 1 month old, feed them with a halfstrength balanced plant food once every two weeks. If you prefer an organic type, such as 333, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of the solution into 1 quart of water. For a chemical 202020 variety, use 1/4 teaspoon of the crystals per quart of water or whatever amount is ...