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Contrasting water use patterns of two agroforestry tree species in Mt. Elgon region of Uganda: Implication on management

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Biophysical success in agroforestry is primarily based on selecting tree-crop combinations that exploit spatial and temporal complementarities in resource use. Knowledge of daily tree water use can inform the water requirements of interacting components and best bet management options for farmers such as pruning to reduce water and light competition.

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Publication year

2019

Authors

, Buyinza.J.; Muthuri, C.W.; Denton, M.D.; Nuberg, I.K.

Keywords

Intercropping, Agroforestry, Crop production, Species

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