Impact of <i>Albizia procera</i> benth. based agroforestry system on soil quality in Bundelkhand region of Central India

Prasad, Rajendra; Newaj, Ram; Tripathi, V. D.; Saroj, N.K.; Singh, Prashant Deo; Singh, Ramesh; Ajit,; Chaturvedi, O. P.

doi:10.5958/2455-7145.2016.00006.0

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“…With good integration of trees and crops, agroforestry systems tend to improve soil physical characteristics similar to forest soils over time, when the system reaches its equilibrium stage and starts to function parallel to the forest (Cherubin et al 2019). Likewise, agroforestry tends to enhance the soil quality with proper tree pruning management as it improves soil physical, chemical, and biological properties due to high soil organic carbon and a good recycling of nutrients via litter accumulation, as well as favorable soil conditions that enable biochemical processes (Prasad et al 2016).…”

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Assessment of Soil Condition Using Soil Quality Index of Different Land Use Types in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines

Ramirez¹,

Visco²,

Predo³

et al. 2022

Philipp J Sci

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Soil degradation is a serious problem caused by various anthropogenic activities, which threatens sustainability. An assessment of the soil quality of existing land use types is needed to come up with land management solutions for achieving sustainable use of the land. Soil health is a crucial indicator for sustainable land management and can be evaluated using the soil quality index (SQI). SQI is one of the useful tools that provide an easy understanding of the actual soil condition of different land use types. Hence, this study was conducted to evaluate the soil quality of three land use types – agriculture, agroforestry, and forest – in Liliw, Laguna through the calculation of its SQI. Soil quality was examined within the 0–20 cm soil depth of each land use having five replicates. Soil attributes such as total nitrogen, pH, organic matter, earthworms, and phosphorus served as the minimum data set for the determination of SQI. Results revealed that the SQI of the land use types followed this trend: forest (76.39%) > agroforestry (76.21%) > agriculture (49.43%). SQI of the forest and agroforestry was classified as very high, whereas agriculture had a low classification. The SQI value of agroforestry was higher than that of agriculture and closer to that of the forest. The most vital soil indicator to the overall SQI was the total nitrogen. It was confirmed in the study that agroforestry is a much better farming system approach than agriculture. Interventions such as incorporating trees – especially nitrogen-fixing tree species – using leguminous short-term crops, and prioritizing the utilization of organic fertilizers should be taken into consideration to enhance the quality of the soil in both cultivated land use types in the area. Generally, this study recommends the prioritization of agroforestry as a technology to be implemented in various programs related to sustainable farming.

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Assessment of Soil Condition Using Soil Quality Index of Different Land Use Types in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines

Ramirez¹,

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Predo³

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Philipp J Sci

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“…In agroforestry, deeper roots of tree components act as a "safety net", capturing nutrients that leach below the rooting zone of crops and recycling them back into the system (Jose et al 2004). An important aspect of the bene ts provided by trees in agroforestry is the bene cial effect of tree components on soil properties (Adhikary et al 2017;Hombegowda et al 2020;Prasad et al 2016a). The most visible effects of tree planting in agroforestry systems include reduction in soil erosion, primarily through surface litter cover and understory vegetation; accumulation of organic matter through continuous root degeneration and litter decomposition; nitrogen (N) xation; and enhancement of physical properties such as soil structure, porosity and moisture retention due to extensive root systems and tree canopy cover (Hombegowda et al 2016;Prasad et al 2016b).…”

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“…To improve crop production and minimize above-as well as below-ground resource competitions between trees and understory crops, one of the most common management practices in agroforestry is the pruning of trees' canopy. The canopy pruning reduces the competition for sunlight occurring between trees and understory crops, in uences the root system to grow deeper, acquiring resources that would not be accessible to the crop, and supplies green manure to agroforestry systems (Fownes and Anderson 1991;Cannel et al 1996;Lehmann et al 1998; Prasad et al 2016aPrasad et al , 2019. The canopy pruning not only facilitates the light requirements of understory crops but also reduces the water and nutrient demands of tree components, thereby reducing below-ground competition (Dilla et al 2020).…”

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Horizontal and vertical variations in soil properties under different pruning regimes in Albizia procera and Hardwickia binata based agroforestry systems under semi-arid conditions

Prasad,

Shukla,

Arunachalam

et al. 2024

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Trees’ canopy pruning is one of the most important management practices in agroforestry that allows understory crops to receive adequate sunlight. The effect of pruning on the productivity of intercrops is well known; however, information on its effect on soil properties is scanty. Hence, studies were conducted to determine 1) whether canopy pruning has any effect on soil properties and 2) what level of pruning should be adopted in selected agroforestry systems. Two separate agroforestry models, based on Albizia procera (10-year-old) and Hardwickia binata (20-year-old), were selected for the study, which included three factors: pruning level (0, 50 and 75%), sampling location (under and outside canopy) and soil depth (0–15 and 16–30 cm), each of which was replicated three times in a completely randomized block design. Canopy pruning yielded varying effects on the studied soil parameters without any definite relationship with pruning levels. Sampling location and soil depth had a significant effect on the studied parameters. Their values were found to be higher and favorable in the upper soil and under the tree canopy. The findings revealed that unpruned trees of A. procera caused the maximum improvement in soil, followed by trees subjected to 50 and 75% crown pruning, while in the case of H. binata, improvement in soil health in 50% pruning over no pruning was noticeable, but similar improvement in 75% pruning over 50% was not so prominent, implying that heavy pruning (75%) should be avoided to keep evapotranspiration under control. Thus, the study concludes that a moderate level of pruning (50%) is desirable in A. procera and H. binata based agroforestry under semi-arid conditions for efficient use of above- and below-ground resources and improved soil health.

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“…According to Jose (2009), agroforestry has recorded social, economic, political, and ecological benefits as vital to communities which boost communities' wellbeing across the globe. It involves the integration of trees with crops, and animals on the same land, which eventually provides multipurpose benefits to the farmer (Jose, 2009;Ibrahim et al, 2011;Prasad et al, 2016). In Bangladesh, the reliance on agroforestry provided avenues for socioeconomic and ecological benefits (Ibrahim et al, 2011).…”

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“…In Bangladesh, the reliance on agroforestry provided avenues for socioeconomic and ecological benefits (Ibrahim et al, 2011). Similarly, in India, agroforestry enhanced food security, improved soil health, and mitigated climate change (Prasad et al, 2016). Thus, such benefits were crucial to human life and wellbeing, as food prodcution was supported by fertile and health soil as well as favourable climatic conditions influenced by agroforestry trees grown.…”

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Effect of Agroforestry on community wellbeing in Kyannamukaaka Sub County, Masaka

Henry Mbowa,

Murongo Esau

2022

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Community wellbeing is dependent on agroforestry, which provides social, economic, health and ecological benefits for man, and has proved essential in the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper purposely examines the effect of agroforestry on community wellbeing with a focus on the benefits of tree-crop interactions on community’s wellbeing, and limitations to adoption of tree-crop interactions in Kyanamukaaka Sub County. The paper employs a cross-sectional survey design using qualitative data collection approaches. The paper targets 35 farmers from which 32 practicing in tree-crop interactions were determined by Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. Respondents were purposely selected and participated in the study. Data was collected through interview, observation and documentary review. Later, it was organized, transcribed and triangulated to develop themes for interpretation, analysis and discussion. Results indicate that tree-crop interactions offer socioeconomic [food (96.9%), local herbs (100%), fodder (52.6%), raw material (62.5%), firewood and income (90.6%), employment (37.5%) and ecological (conserves soil fertility and moisture conservation (50%), controls soil erosion runoff (59.4%), protect soil health (28.1%) and act as habitats organisms (34.4%)] benefits. Furthermore, other themes included; climate change (84.4%), land size and ownership (90.6%), inadequate competences (50%) anthropocentrism (56.2%), poor quality and high costs of farm inputs (96.9%) and diseases (93.7%) as limitations to adoption of tree-crop interactions. The paper concludes that tree-crop interactions were of benefit to the community. However, observations show that some households had no trees while the others cut trees unsustainably on their farmlands. Therefore, to increase adoption of tree-crop interactions and diversity, Kyannamukaaka Sub County and Masaka District should create awareness and build farmers’ capacity in climate change resilience, underground forestry management, tree growing and energy efficient technologies.

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Impact of Albizia procera benth. based agroforestry system on soil quality in Bundelkhand region of Central India

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Assessment of Soil Condition Using Soil Quality Index of Different Land Use Types in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines

Assessment of Soil Condition Using Soil Quality Index of Different Land Use Types in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines

Horizontal and vertical variations in soil properties under different pruning regimes in Albizia procera and Hardwickia binata based agroforestry systems under semi-arid conditions

Effect of Agroforestry on community wellbeing in Kyannamukaaka Sub County, Masaka

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