Biophysical interactions in tropical agroforestry systems

By M. Rao, Pradeep Kumar Nair, C. Ong. Agroforestry Systems, 2004

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Subfields: Agronomy and Crop Science, Forestry, Nature and Landscape Conservation

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Cereal yield response to conservation agriculture practices in drylands of West Africa: A quantitative synthesis (2012, background): “Unfortunately, the scarcity of data about the productivity and functioning of the agricultural lands particularly under changing climatic and socio-economic conditions hinders progress in the development of sustainable agriculture in the drylands of West African zone.”
Biomass production and C-sequestration of Gmelina arborea in plantation and agroforestry system in India (2005, background): “It has been well documented that trees become more competitive with age and thus progressively reduce crop yields (Rao et al. 1998; Puri et al. 2002).”
Pruning effects on root distribution and nutrient dynamics in an acacia hedgerow planting in northern Kenya (2000, background): “Still very little is known about these tree-crop interactions in simultaneous agroforestry systems (Rao et al., 1998).”
Meta-analysis of maize yield response to woody and herbaceous legumes in sub-Saharan Africa (2008, background): “Though positive effects on soil fertility have been widely reported (Rao et al. 1998; Sanchez 1999; Styger and Fernandes 2006), the effects on crop productivity are much debated.”
Tree and crop productivity in Grevillea, Alnus and Paulownia-based agroforestry systems in semi-arid Kenya (2005, background): “Yield increases are common under open, well-managed canopies of mature trees due to a combination of improvements in soil structure and fertility (Rao et al., 1998) and increases in soil water content resulting from reduced evaporation.”
Carbon sequestration through agroforestry in indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico (2009, background): “Farmers, together with researchers and NGO-technicians, designed the most viable land-use options in order to adapt the systems according to their needs and interests, following D&D methods ( Raintree 1987 ).”
Interspecific interactions in temperate agroforestry (2004, background): “sources is essential for the development of ecologically sound agroforestry systems that are economically viable and socially acceptable (Ong et al. 1996; Rao et al. 1998).”
Sustainable production of fennel and dill by intercropping (2008, background): “Variations in allocation strategy are claimed to play an important role in assessing yields and overall plant performance in many plant communities (Pronk et al., 2007; Rees and Bergelson, 1997; Rao et al., 1998).”
Susceptibility to Fungal Pathogens of Forests Differing in Tree Diversity (2005, background): “Trees are an obvious structural component of ecosystems (Jones et al. 1997; Rao et al. 1997), but pathogenic and saprotrophic organisms also form an important part of biodiversity and contribute to the holistic functioning of forests (Ingram 1999; Courtecuisse”
Mixed-species plantations of Eucalyptus with nitrogen-fixing trees: A review (2006, background): “Previous reviews have examined the growth and interactions that occur in agroforestry systems (Rao et al., 1998; García-Barrios and Ong, 2004; Jose et al., 2004; Thevathasan and Gordon, 2004), in mixed stands 20 of trees in general (Cannell et al., 1992; FAO, 1992; Kelty, 1992, 2006), mixtures…”
The effect of land use systems on tree diversity: farmer preference and species composition of cocoa-based agroecosystems in Ghana (2011, background): “For instance, Akinnifesi et al. (1998) found that the percentage of fine roots in the top 0–30 cm of soil varied from 21% for Lonchocarpus sericeus to 84% for Tetrapleura tetraptera.”
Tree and stand light use efficiencies over a full rotation of single- and mixed-species Eucalyptus grandis and Acacia mangium plantations (2013, background): “Nevertheless, micro-climatic differences among trees growing in monocultures or in mix stands may occur (Rao et al., 1997).”
Termite damage to maize grown in agroforestry systems, traditional fallows and monoculture on nitrogen‐limited soils in eastern Zambia (2005, background): “Through their ability to improve organic matter (Rao et al., 1998) and water retention, these fallows may have a moderating effect on termite damage to maize.”
Effects of tree competition on corn and soybean photosynthesis, growth, and yield in a temperate tree-based agroforestry intercropping system in southern Ontario, Canada (2007, background): “In an earlier review of biophysical interactions in tropical agroforestry systems, Rao et al. (1998) advocated that studies of interactions in agroforestry systems necessitates the evaluation of several complex processes, including those related to soil conservation, soil fertility, allelopathy,…”
Pests and diseases in agroforestry systems of the humid tropics (2000, background): “This is not necessarily the case if weed species are also considered, because weed control can be an objective of agroforestry measures, such as mulching or rotation with improved fallows for weed suppression (Rao et al., 1998).”
Effects of Inga densiflora on the microclimate of coffee (Coffea arabica L.) and overall biomass under optimal growing conditions in Costa Rica (2010, background): “Furthermore, additional positive temperature buffering effects of trees in AFS are also reported such as improved crop establishment, reduced soil evaporation, and enhanced activity of soil organisms (Ong et al. 2000; Rao et al. 1998; Martius et al. 2004).”
Farmers’ local knowledge and topsoil properties of agroforestry practices in Sidama, Southern Ethiopia (2007, background): “…Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P. O. Box 7072, Uppsala 750 07, Sweden activity of micro-organisms in the root zone (Khanna 1998; Young 1997), (ii) enhancing efficient nutrient cycling within the systems (Khanna 1998), and (iii) controlling soil erosion (Young 1997; Rao et al. 1998).”