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Is more soil moisture under trees in agroforestry as compared to open cropland a sign of facilitation or competition?

We often find higher moisture under trees when grown together with crops (e.g. maize) as compared to open crop field (e.g. maize monoculture). Similarly we often observe crop yield reduction under...

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How do I calculate leaf area index at regular time intervals during growing season (Equations and literature)?

At regular intervals, I measured the total number of fully extended leaves, the length and width of the last fully extended leaf and the sheath length. In addition, I know the total number of...

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Has anyone used a temperature gun to measure maize canopy temperature?

The canopy temperature of maize growing under Agroforestry trees differs from maize growing in open fields. To deduct the micro climate effect of tree on maize, I have measured light interception...

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