Effect of Eucalyptus Based Agri-Silvi-Horticultural System on Growth and Yield of Wheat in North-Western Region of Haryana, India

Johar, Vishal; Dhillon, R. S.; Bangarwa, K. S.; Bhardwaj, KK

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2017.611.318

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“…Chauhan et al (2013) observed that net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance and transpiration were higher in crops grown in open areas than in shaded ones. Similar variations in growth attributing parameters in annual crops under different agroforestry system have also been reported by Johar et al (2017).…”

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Appraisal of crop production in agri-horti-silvicultural system under aridirrigated conditions of Punjab

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In agri-horti-silvicultural model, the growth, yield and economic appraisal of intercropping of moong-chickpea rotation and turmeric was studied during 2014-18 under arid-irrigated conditions of Punjab. The model comprising one silvicultural crop (poplar), fruit crops (peach, plum, guava and citrus) and agronomic crops (moong-chickpea rotation and turmeric) were evaluated in different combinations. The moong- chickpea rotation and turmeric were also cultivated as sole crops for comparative analysis. The results revealed that the yield of all agronomic crops was the maximum under sole cropping leading to B:C ratio of 2.30 and 2.39 in moong-chickpea rotation and turmeric respectively followed by intercropping in poplar. Among different agri-silvi-horti combinations, the B:C ratio in system including deciduous fruit plants such as peach and plum was better as compared to evergreen fruit plants of guava and citrus. Cultivation of turmeric under different combinations was more beneficial than moong-chickpea crop rotation. Thus, it was concluded that during pre-bearing phase of fruit plants and before economic growth of poplar, the cultivation of turmeric is more profitable in agri-horti-silvicultural model. This model has potential for higher productivity of different crops in addition to natural resource conservation, efficient use of land and other resources.

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“…This is because of less competition for light, nutrients, and moisture, resulting in high returns from the system. The findings of the study are in agreement with Johar's (2017) multilayer agroforestry model of eucalyptus for 6-year rotation in north-western India. Dwivedi et al (2016) reported similar findings in eucalyptus boundary plantations at 8 years of rotation in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.…”

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Optimizing planting geometries in eucalyptus-based food production systems for enhanced yield and carbon sequestration

Chavan,

Dhillon,

Sirohi

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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The integration of trees into diverse land-use systems holds potential for India to meet nationally determined contribution (NDC) targets under the Paris Climate Agreement. With a target of sequestering 2.5–3 billion tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030, the study focused on the widespread and economically viable eucalyptus-based agroforestry, practiced widely in various planting geometries tailored to meet industrial end-use requirements. In this context, a detailed study was conducted to quantify the influence of five planting geometries [3 m × 3 m, 6 × 1.5 m, 17 × 1 × 1 m (paired row) and two boundary plantations (east–west and north–south directions) at 2 m away from tree to tree] of eucalyptus on intercrops [dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata)—barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) rotation] biomass, soil properties, and carbon stock of the system during 2009–2016. Results revealed that biomass accumulation of different tree components was 62.50%–74.09% in stem; 6.59%–9.14% in branch; 3.18%–5.73% in leaves; 12.20%–20.44% in stump roots; and 1.71%–3.48% in fine roots across the planting geometries. The mean carbon content of the stem, branch, leaves, and roots was 49.00, 47.00, 43.00, and 49.00%, respectively. Over the 8-year period, geometry of 3 × 3 m performed better in terms of total biomass production (344.60 Mg ha− 1 by tree biomass and 62.53 Mg ha−1 by intercrops). The independent parameter, DBH2H (DBH: diameter at breast height and H: tree height), was found to be a very good predictor of dry weight, followed by DBH alone. Among various functions (linear, allometric, logistic, Gompertz, Chapman, and exponential), the best-fit equation was allometric, i.e., B = 300.96 × DBH2H0.93 (adjusted R2 = 0.96) for eucalyptus based on universal model adequacy and validation criteria. The carbon sequestration rate was maximum (20.79 Mg C ha−1 year−1) in 3 × 3 m followed by 17 × 1 × 1 m. The total carbon stock of eucalyptus-based system (tree + crop + soil) varied significantly under different planting geometries and sole crop rotation (dhaincha–barley). The higher carbon stock (237.27 Mg ha−1) was obtained from 3 × 3 m spacing and further partitioning carbon stock in trees—166.29 Mg ha−1, crops—25.01 Mg ha−1 and soil—45.97 Mg ha−1. The paired row spacing (17 × 1 × 1 m) yielded higher crop yield and net returns (Rs. 600,475 ha−1), underscoring wide spacing’s role in system productivity and sustainability. Tree-based systems were valuable components of agriculture, advocating for their widespread adoption to reduce CO2 emissions and generate income through carbon credits. These findings will provide crucial insights into sustainable land-use practices and advance India’s commitment toward adaptation of climate change mitigation strategies.

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“…Now a das agriculture sector has become a risky enterprisedue to low and irregular rainfall, low productivity and strong sun radiation, high-costcultivation, and low returns in various arid and semiarid areas of the country. Over time, Agroforestry has proven to be a more effective method for improving agricultural output than monocropping (Johar et al, 2017). Agroforestry strengthened conservation initiatives, promoted the recycling of organic waste, improved livelihoods through income diversification, and enhanced landscape aesthetics (Abdullahi and Anyaegbu, 2017).…”

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Economic Evaluation of Soybean in Different Treatments Levels Under Guava Based Agri-Horticulture System in Vindhyan Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

Pandey,

Rana,

Debbarma

et al. 2024

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Effect of Eucalyptus Based Agri-Silvi-Horticultural System on Growth and Yield of Wheat in North-Western Region of Haryana, India

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Appraisal of crop production in agri-horti-silvicultural system under aridirrigated conditions of Punjab

Appraisal of crop production in agri-horti-silvicultural system under aridirrigated conditions of Punjab

Optimizing planting geometries in eucalyptus-based food production systems for enhanced yield and carbon sequestration

Economic Evaluation of Soybean in Different Treatments Levels Under Guava Based Agri-Horticulture System in Vindhyan Region of Uttar Pradesh, India

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