What criteria and approaches should be adopted for the selection of compatible tree-crop combinations in agroforestry systems to ensure both ecological sustainability and economic viability?
Selection of compatible tree-crop combinations in agroforestry systems should be based on criteria like rooting depth, canopy structure, nutrient demand, shade tolerance, and water-use efficiency, with approaches emphasizing complementary resource use, local adaptability, and farmers’ socio-economic needs.
The selection of compatible tree-crop combinations in agroforestry systems should consider criteria like nitrogen fixers to enhance soil fertility, economic trees, and trees that will not compete for light, nutrients, and water.