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Impact of common shade tree species on microclimate and cocoa growth in agroforestry systems in Ghana
Climate change is a growing threat to agriculture globally, with most substantial impacts expected in tropical smallholder systems such as cocoa...
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Growth responses and shade tolerance of eight broadleaf tree species
Coastal forests on sandy beaches in Japan are mainly established by Pinus thunbergii Parl.. These forests prevent and mitigate disasters such as...
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ShadeMotion: tree shade patterns in coffee and cocoa agroforestry systems
Shade trees in coffee and cocoa agroforestry systems provide valuable livelihoods and other ecosystem services. Unfortunately, most shade canopies...
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North-facing aspects, shade objects, and microtopographic depressions promote the survival and growth of tree seedlings planted after wildfire
BackgroundPlanting tree seedlings may help promote forest recovery after extensive high-severity wildfire. We evaluated the influence of growing...
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Does leaf net carbon gain and damage explain the minimum thresholds of light for shade tolerance in seedlings of an emergent rainforest tropical tree?
Key messageThe strategies of net carbon gain and defense/storage are evidenced to be complementary for the shade tolerance of seedlings of an...
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The role of shade tree pruning in cocoa agroforestry systems: agronomic and economic benefits
Cocoa-based agroforests are promoted to replace monocultures for the provision of ecosystem services. However, shade tree pruning, an important tool...
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Shade canopy density variables in cocoa and coffee agroforestry systems
An estimated 3.4 million hectares of cocoa and 9.7 million hectares of coffee are cultivated, globally, under shade trees, i.e. in agroforestry...
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Sudden openings and gradual closures in canopy cover modulate acclimation, survival, and growth of a shade-tolerant rainforest tree species
Forest disturbances at gap levels are one of the most important events for the regeneration and establishment of intermediate tree species. Abrupt...
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Role of shade trees in conserving beneficial arthropods of biocontrol importance in tea ecosystem
Naturally or artificially created diverse vegetation habitats often promote natural enemies of crop pests. The abundance of natural enemies increases...
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Determinants of Arabica coffee yield and farmers’ preference to shade trees species at Jimma Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia
Coffea arabica L. is one of the major economically important crops grown in the southwestern part of Ethiopia. However, the productivity of coffee is...
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Degree of shade tolerance shapes seasonality of chlorophyll, nitrogen and phosphorus levels of trees and herbs in a temperate deciduous forest
Forest productivity is closely linked to seasonal variations and vertical differentiation in leaf traits. However, leaf structural and chemical...
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Differences in pigment circadian rhythmicity in green- and red-leafed tree species in the sun and shade
Light flux and quality are crucial factor for setting endogenous plant circadian rhythms. Evaluating the daily rhythmicity of leaf chlorophyll...
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Effect of tree shade on behavior and haircoat temperature of grazing dual-purpose cows in a hot and humid tropical environment
We evaluated the behavior and skin temperature of dual-purpose cattle that grazed pastures having high (HC), low (LC), and no (NC) tree cover during...
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Disentangling shade effects for cacao pest and disease regulation in the Peruvian Amazonia
There has been substantial research on shade in cacao agroforestry systems, with most studies focusing on the impact of the shade cast by the...
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Morphological and Biochemical Attributes of Potted Acerola as Affected by Shade Conditions
In the era of COVID-19, fruits rich in ascorbic acid have gained considerable importance owing to their role in boosting immunity. West Indian Cherry...
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Effects of intercrop** on the herbage production of a binary grass-legume mixture (Hedysarum coronarium L. and Lolium multiflorum Lam.) under artificial shade in Mediterranean rainfed conditions
Growing perennial legumes in the understory layer in agroforestry systems is a strategy to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems, i.e.,...
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Temperature dependence of carbon metabolism in the leaves in sun and shade in a subtropical forest
Rising temperatures pose a threat to the stability of climate regulation by carbon metabolism in subtropical forests. Although the effects of...
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Photosynthesis and shoot allocation of amur honeysuckle and two native shrubs in deep shade
Aside from the larger question of which traits make introduced species invasive, there is the practical concern of understanding the ecology of...
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Socioeconomic and biophysical factors affect tree diversity in farms producing specialty coffee in Caranavi, Bolivia
Specialty coffee (SC) production enables farmers to earn premium prices for high-quality coffee. In Bolivia, some coffee-based agroforestry systems...
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Morphological plasticity of six tree species with different light demands growing in multi-layered deciduous forests in Central Europe
Tree allometry is a plastic feature, and scaling parameters can vary considerably depending on phylogeny, life strategies, growth conditions and...
