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New Update Classification of Agro-forestry (Structural, Functional, Socioeconomic and Ecological)

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Classification of Agro-forestry. https://cststudy.blogspot.com/ Classification of Agro-forestry Structural Classification Structural classification is done on the basis of 1.  Based on Nature of Components.  2.  Based on Arrangement of the Components. 1.  Based on Nature of Components        i.             Based on Presence.       ii.             Based on Dominance.  i. Based on Presence  a.      Agrisilviculture (Crops and trees).  b.      Silvopastoral (Pasture/ Animals and trees).  c.       Agrosilvopastoral (Crops, Pasture/ animals and trees).  d.      Others: Multipurpose tree lots, apiculture with trees, aquaculture with trees e...

New Update Species Selection in agroforestry system, Characteristics of an ideal tree for an agroforestry system

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Species Selection in agroforestry system.  https://cststudy.blogspot.com Species Selection in agroforestry system One of the important decision in agroforestry is the selection of species. In Agroforestry systems, people plants trees for fruit, fodder, fuel, shade, conservation purpose and various other purpose. Since a large varieties of tree are available which could grow in different edaphic climatic condition. People can select trees of their choice very easily. The plantation of trees and subsequent maintenance also depend on the agroforestry system. For example, in Shifting cultivation which is the most primitive form of agroforestry. Only fruit trees not cut while others are cut, dried and burnt to provide manure for agricultural crops. In other agroforestry systems, however trees are even more importance. They are deliberately introduced into land use. More recently, due to the generation of market opportunities for tree products greater attention has been paid to ...

New Update Factors influence in selection of spices for agroforestry

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Factors influence in selection of spices for agroforestry. https://cststudy.blogspot.com/ Factors influence in selection of spices for agroforestry In general the factors influence in selection of spices for agroforestry are as follows 1.  Site factors. 2.  Effect on annual crops. 3.  Purpose of plantation. 4.  Type of agroforestry system. 5.  Marketability of produce. 6.  Multipurpose trees. 7.  Availability of tree species. 8.  Types of tree and crop species. 9.  Tree function. 10. Minimum temperature. 11. Soil condition. 12. Light constraints. 13. Drainage and soil water. 14. Pest and disease. 15. Space availability. 1. Site factors  Site factor include climate, soil, physiography, Biotic. In any plantation, the species selected should first be adapted to the site condition. The climate, soil and biotic factor affect the growth and performance of trees, shrub and other forms of vegetation directly while...