ABSTRACT

Brazil is rich in cultural diversity; its population is composed of different ethnic groups, including 219 different indigenous peoples and countless traditional communities. This diversity in population led to the application of diverse agricultural practices. However, rapid industrialization in agriculture has resulted in the loss of plant genetic resources (PGR) in farmers’ fields, which in turn affects cultural diversity. This process has had a direct impact on the myths and rituals associated with agricultural practices, transforming their farming routines, and their livelihood in social and economic terms (Dias et al., 2007).