Decomposition and Nitrogen Release of Prunings from Hedgerow Species Assessed for Alley Cropping in Haiti

SUMMARYThis study was initiated to evaluate the short-term (< 3 years) ability of some selected acid-soil adapted hedgerow species when planted in alley cropping systems to improve soil properties in a newly-cleared Ultisol (Typic Kandiudult) of southern Cameroon, 1990–92. The hedgerow species selected were Senna (Senna spectabilis), Flemingia (Flemingia congesta)and Acioa (Acioa barterii). A non-alley-cropped control was also included in the trial. The greatest quantities of prunings, and hence, mulch were produced by Senna and Flemingia. Exchangeable Ca, effective CEC and water infiltration were greatly increased in the alleys of plots where either Flemingia or Senna had been planted within 2·5 years of hedgerow establishment. The large amounts of mulch produced by Senna and Flemingia did, however, result in soil temperatures greater than those of the control or Acioa plotsc.1 year after application of the prunings as mulch. Root growth of Senna in the subsoil was significantly greater than that of either Acioa of Flemingia, but that of cassava was reduced by alley cropping with all three hedgerow species. Compared to the control or alley cropping with Acioa, maize and cassava yields were greater when alley cropped with either Flemingia or Senna hedgerows.

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Green mulch decomposition and nitrogen release from leaves of two Inga spp. in an organic alley-cropping practice in the humid tropics

Soil Biology and Biochemistry ◽

10.1016/j.soilbio.2005.05.012 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 349-358 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Humberto A. Leblanc ◽

Pekka Nygren ◽

Robert L. McGraw

Keyword(s):

Alley Cropping ◽

Humid Tropics ◽

Nitrogen Release

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Spatial Variability in Soil Chemical Properties under Dactyladenia barteri, Alchornea cordifolia, Senna siamea and Gmelina arborea Hedgerows on an Acid Ultisol

Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1017/s0014479700020925 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 365-372 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

B. A. Ruhigwa ◽

M. P. Gichuru ◽

N. M. Tariah ◽

N. O. Isirimah ◽

D. C. Douglas

Keyword(s):

Organic Carbon ◽

Cation Exchange ◽

Cation Exchange Capacity ◽

Alley Cropping ◽

Exchange Capacity ◽

Gmelina Arborea ◽

Senna Siamea ◽

Dactyladenia Barteri ◽

Calcium Magnesium ◽

Hedgerow Species

SUMMARYSpatial nutrient distribution was studied under a three-and-a-half-year-old fallow of Dactyladenia barteri, Alchornea cordifolia, Senna siamea and Gmelina arborea hedgerows grown on an acid Ultisol in southeastern Nigeria. The objectives were to evaluate the nutrient cycling capacity and suitability of the hedgerow species for alley cropping. No consistent patterns were observed in the lateral distribution of soil pH, total nitrogen, organic carbon, available phosphorus, exchangeable cations (potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium), total acidity and effective cation exchange capacity in the 4 m wide alleys formed between the hedgerow species. Senna siamea and Gmelina arborea tended to increase soil organic carbon, calcium, magnesium and effective cation exchange capacity, particularly in the top 50 cm, compared with Alchornea cordifolia and Dactyladenia barteri, and can therefore be recommended for soil fertility regeneration on acid Ultisols during periods of fallow. However, they appear to be less suitable for alley cropping than Dactyladenia barteri because they are shallow rooting.Propiedades químicas delo suelo bajo cuatro especies de seto vivo

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Effect of hedgerow species in alley cropping systems on surface soil physical properties of an Oxic Paleustalf in south-western Nigeria

The Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.1017/s0021859600072695 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 114 (3) ◽

pp. 301-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

N. R. Hulugalle ◽

B. T. Kang

Keyword(s):

Physical Properties ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Soil Compaction ◽

Surface Soil ◽

Alley Cropping ◽

Cropping Systems ◽

Soil Physical Properties ◽

Water Infiltration ◽

Southwestern Nigeria ◽

Hedgerow Species

SUMMARYEffects of hedgerow species on surface soil physical properties were studied in an on-going trial established since 1981 on an Oxic Paleustalf in southwestern Nigeria. The experimental treatments wereLeucaena leucocephala, Gliricidia sepium, Alchornea cordifoliaandAcioa barteriihedgerows planted at 4 m interhedgerow spacings and a control (no hedgerows). Plots were sequentia-ly cropped with maize (Zea mays) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Soil physical properties, i.e. particle size distribution, bulk density, apparent pore size distribution and water infiltration, were monitored during the dry season in January and the main growing season in June 1989. Soil temperature was monitored at approximately monthly intervals from February to June 1989. Soil properties of alleycropped plots were superior to those of the control. Soil compaction was highest in the control and lowest withL. leucocephala. Between the hedgerow species, within-season increases in soil compaction were largest withA. cordifolia. Lowest soil temperatures were observed withL. leucocephalaandA. barterii. Frequency, quantity and quality of prunings produced by the hedgerow species appeared to have a major beneficial effect on soil physical properties.

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Effect of Litter Quality and Inorganic-N on Decomposition and Nitrogen Release in Alley Cropping from Three Leguminous Agroforestry Tree Species

Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences ◽

10.15580/gjas.2013.3.042913592 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

pp. 417-426 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

K. Makaza ◽

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M.D. Shoko

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Litter Quality ◽

Alley Cropping ◽

Nitrogen Release ◽

Inorganic N

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ALLEY CROPPING SYSTEM UNDER CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE PRACTICES IN TAJIKISTAN

European Science Review ◽

10.29013/esr-20-11.12-48-51 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 48-51

Author(s):

A. Nurbekov ◽

L. Xalilova ◽

B. Isroilov ◽

U. Xalilov

Keyword(s):

Alley Cropping ◽

Cropping System ◽

Conservation Agriculture

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Peningkatan Produktivitas Lahan Pertanaman Pepaya Sukma dengan Tanaman Sela Beberapa Jenis Sayuran

Buletin Agrohorti ◽

10.29244/agrob.6.1.10-20 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Dian Pratanda Rizki ◽

Ketty Suketi ◽

Winarso D Widodo

Keyword(s):

Carica Papaya ◽

Alley Cropping ◽

Basella Alba

<p><em>Pepaya (Carica papaya L.) merupakan tanaman buah yang berpotensi sebagai sumber gizi dan struktur tajuknya memungkinkan untuk ditanami tanaman sela. Penanaman tanaman sela (alley cropping) adalah salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan produktivitas lahan. Tujuan penelitian mempelajari peningkatan produktivitas lahan pertanaman pepaya Sukma dengan tanaman sela beberapa jenis sayuran. Percobaan dilaksanakan di kebun Pusat Kajian Hortikultura Tropika (PKHT) Pasir kuda, Ciomas dan Laboratorium Pascapanen Departemen Agronomi dan Hortikultura, Fakultas Pertanian, Institut Pertanian Bogor, sejak bulan Februari – Juli 2016. Percobaan ini menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan jenis tanaman sayuran sebagai perlakuan. Perlakuan terdiri atas 4 macam tanaman sela dan 1 perlakuan kontrol. Tanaman sela yang digunakan adalah 1). Caisin, 2). Bayam, 3). Kangkung, dan 4). Basella alba. Pola tanaman sela dapat meningkatkan produktivitas lahan. Perlakuan tanaman sela Basella alba menghasilkan produksi sayuran yang tinggi. Perlakuan tanaman sela bayam menghasilkan bobot buah pepaya per petak yang tinggi sedangkan tanaman kangkung menghasilkan bobot per buah pepaya terendah. Perlakuan tanaman sela di antara tanaman pepaya tidak mempengaruhi pertumbuhan, mutu fisik dan mutu kimia buah pepaya.</em></p>

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