Agroforestry and Crop Integration
Agroforestry is a sustainable land-use system that integrates trees with crops and livestock, offering multiple ecological and economic benefits. By incorporating trees into farming systems, agroforestry enhances biodiversity, improves soil structure, and increases water retention, making crops more resilient to droughts and pests. Trees can act as windbreaks, reduce soil erosion, and provide shade to reduce temperature stress on crops. Additionally, agroforestry systems improve carbon sequestration, helping mitigate climate change. By strategically combining tree planting with crop production, farmers can diversify their income, improve soil health, and foster more sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both the environment and local communities.
Dachang Zhang
Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Usha R Palaniswamy
Maria College, United States
Jason A Hedrick
The Ohio State University, United States
Dilip Nandwani
Tennessee State University, United States
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Alene Alemu Tesfamichael
Edelmark AS, NorwaySubmit your abstract Today
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Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
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