Tree–Crop Interactions in Fruit Tree-based Agroforestry Systems in the Western Highlands of Guatemala: Component Yields and System Performance

Bellow, J. G.; Nair, P. K. R.; Martin, Timothy A.

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“…Several studies have shown that intercropping different crops increases total system yields as compared to MONO systems in tropical crop production systems and could thus make significant contributions to local food security and risk distribution in smallholder contexts (Bellow et al, 2008;Jaggi et al, 2004). Furthermore, it was reported that multispecies systems hold a large potential to contribute to the development of sustainable AFs.…”

Section: Total System Yields (2009-2013) and Ecological Benefitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, it was reported that multispecies systems hold a large potential to contribute to the development of sustainable AFs. However, research on such systems to optimize total system yields and understand tree-crop interactions is scarce (Bellow et al, 2008). They are difficult to understand and assess in their complexity and appropriate methodologies have to be developed to enable adequate, quantitative assessments (Nair, 2001).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Cocoa and Total System Yields of Organic and Conventional Agroforestry vs. Monoculture Systems in a Long-Term Field Trial in Bolivia

Schneider

Andrés

Trujillo³

et al. 2016

Ex. Agric.

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SUMMARYCocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is produced in systems of varying complexity ranging from monoculture with temporary shade to highly diverse agroforests. Producers have to weigh high cocoa yields in the short to medium term in monocultures against higher total system yields in the short term and sustainable production systems in the long term in conjunction with ecosystem services in agroforestry systems (AFs). More long-term data on the comparative agronomic, economic and ecological performance of differently managed cocoa production systems is required to make sound recommendations to farmers. This paper describes the only long-term field trial worldwide comparing different cocoa production systems under conventional and organic management. The factors (i) crop diversity (monoculture vs. agroforestry), (ii) management practice (conventional vs. organic) and (iii) cultivar are being tested in a full-factorial, randomized complete block design with four replications. First, results showed significantly faster development of trunk circumferences in monocultures (+21%) compared to AFs. Cocoa yields were 47% lower in the organic compared to the conventional monoculture. In the AFs, however, the organic–conventional yield gap was less pronounced (−16%) and statistically insignificant. The cumulative yields of all products harvested were significantly higher in the AFs (+161%) compared to the monocultures. The productivity of cocoa by-crops in AFs may contribute to local food security and risk distribution in smallholder contexts.

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Section: Total System Yields (2009-2013) and Ecological Benefitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Total System Yields (2009-2013) and Ecological Benefitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cocoa and Total System Yields of Organic and Conventional Agroforestry vs. Monoculture Systems in a Long-Term Field Trial in Bolivia

Schneider

Andrés

Trujillo³

et al. 2016

Ex. Agric.

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“…India is the second largest potato producer in the world with an area of 2.20 million ha with production of 56.17 million tonnes and productivity of 25.53 tonne ha -1 Potato occupies about 42,584 hectares area in Chhattisgarh with total production of 652,225 tonnes and productivity is 15.32 tonnes per hectare. The highest area (7,416 ha) and production (10,2371 tonnes) is recorded in Surguja district followed by Balrampur and Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh Fruit-tree-based agroforestry system have been only modestly studied, especially in terms of quantification of biophysical interactions occurring in mixtures of fruit trees and crops [6]. In Himachal Pradesh temperate trees such as apple, apricot, peach, pear and plum are most commonly used in agroforestry system.…”

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Economics of Potato Varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Soil Health under Peach-based Agroforestry System in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh, India

Painkra,

Toppo,

Tirkey

et al. 2023

IJPSS

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This study Two production systems (sole potato and peach intercropped with potato) and five potato varieties (Kufri Sinduri, Kufri Lalit, Kufri Arun, Lady Rosseta, Kufri Khyati) were investigated during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 winterseasons. Parameters such as cost of cultivation, gross return, net return, and benefit-cost ratio (B:C ratio) were analyzed. The results indicate that the Peach + potato system (S2) and Kufri Sinduri variety (V1) yielded higher net returns and B:C ratio, attributed to organic matter from peach residues enhancing soil fertility and yield potential. Statistically significant differences in economics were observed due to production system and crop variety variations.

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“…However, the level of knowledge about GOS remains unsatisfactory. Although some studies have been carried out on fruit tree-based AFS [1,[9][10][11][12][13][14][15], they were limited to a global comparison of the productivity of the system with an adjacent sole crop while the respective contribution of soil and climatic factors to crop growth responses was not elucidated. To our knowledge, no scientific studies have been conducted to date on the characterization of the biophysical interactions existing between fruit trees and vegetables in GOS, and the quantification of their spatiotemporal variations.…”

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Growth of Vegetables in an Agroecological Garden-Orchard System: The Role of Spatiotemporal Variations of Microclimatic Conditions and Soil Properties

Ramananjatovo¹,

Chantoiseau²,

Guillermin

et al. 2021

Agronomy

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Garden-orchard systems (GOS) consist in intercropping various vegetables with fruit trees. They are very promising to produce fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantity and of adequate quality while limiting environmental impacts. We assessed the effects of apple trees on the spatiotemporal variations of microclimatic conditions and soil properties, and their influence on the growth of two vegetables (radish and lettuce). We performed measurements on five vegetable beds situated at different distances from apple tree rows (from 1.5 to 5 m). Vegetable beds near the apple trees received on average 8% less radiation. Air temperature near the trees was on average 1.5 °C lower during daytime while air relative humidity was up to 5% higher. Apple trees improved the soil surface properties. Soil organic matter was up to 40% higher in the vegetable beds near the rows whereas soil bulk density was 16% lower, N mineralization was up to two times faster. Mineral N and bulk density were the primary limiting factors for the growth of radish while lettuce growth was mainly affected by microclimate. Our results provide a framework to define a spatial arrangement of GOS that optimize the ecosystem services of fruit trees and, therefore, the productivity of GOS.

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Tree–Crop Interactions in Fruit Tree-based Agroforestry Systems in the Western Highlands of Guatemala: Component Yields and System Performance

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Cocoa and Total System Yields of Organic and Conventional Agroforestry vs. Monoculture Systems in a Long-Term Field Trial in Bolivia

Cocoa and Total System Yields of Organic and Conventional Agroforestry vs. Monoculture Systems in a Long-Term Field Trial in Bolivia

Economics of Potato Varieties (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Soil Health under Peach-based Agroforestry System in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh, India

Growth of Vegetables in an Agroecological Garden-Orchard System: The Role of Spatiotemporal Variations of Microclimatic Conditions and Soil Properties

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