Agroforestry systems and some research problems
| Title | Agroforestry systems and some research problems |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 1983 |
| Authors | van Nao, T |
| Editor | Huxley, PA |
| Secondary Title | Plant research and agroforestry: Proceedings of a consultative meeting held in Nairobi, 8 to 15 April 1981 |
| Pagination | 71-77 |
| Date Published | 8-15 April 1981 |
| Publisher | International Council for Research in Agroforestry |
| Conference Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Language | English |
| Call Number | S494.5.A45P53 1983 |
| Keywords | agroforestry; forest cover; medicinal plants; spices; systems |
| Abstract | The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has adopted a policy of incorporating agroforestry practices in all suitable forestry field projects. As of today there are 22 FAO/UNDP projects and 11 WFP-assisted projects which include agroforestry activities. A brief account is given of a selection of agroforestry systems which include the rice Sesbania aculeata system; Sesbania grandiflora fruit tree systems; shade trees in tea and pepper estates; systems of Theobroma cacao and forest trees; a case of a multipurpose forest plantation using Prosopis spp.; and a note on the cultivation of spices and medicinal plants under forest cover. Some research and development problems related to each case are mentioned. |
| URL | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/11698847 |
