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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Applied and Environmental Soil Science |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/616383 |