Agroforestry and the Improvement of Soil Fertility: A View from Amazonia

This paper discusses the effects of trees on soil fertility, with a focus on agricultural systems in Amazonia. Relevant literature concerning the effects of trees on soil physical and chemical properties in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions is reviewed, covering both natural ecosystems an...

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Main Authors: Rachel C. Pinho, Robert P. Miller, Sonia S. Alfaia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/616383