Cover crops (CCs) have been increasingly cultivated to boost soil quality, crop yield, and
minimize environmental degradation compared with no cover crops (NCCs). There is no …

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is produced in systems of varying complexity ranging from
monoculture with temporary shade to highly diverse agroforests. Producers have to weigh …

Cacao farmers face many challenges to increase yield while adjusting their farms to future
environmental and socio-economic uncertainties. Improving the management practices of …

Since productivity of current cocoa plantations is stagnating or declining, increasing global
demand for cocoa products puts pressure on tropical, primary forests to be cut for new …

Sustainable reduction of fertilization with technology acquisition for improving soil quality
and realizing green food production is a major strategic demand for global agricultural …

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) trees are grown in tropical regions worldwide for chocolate
production. We studied the effects of agroforestry management systems and cover cropping …

RESUMO A agricultura familiar é importante para a produção de alimentos destinados ao
consumo humano, porém é carente de recursos para investir na fertilidade do solo de suas …

At early stages of establishment of tropical plantation crops, inclusion of legume cover crops
could reduce soil degradation due to erosion and nutrient leaching. As understory plants …

La investigación evaluó tres muestras de cascarilla de granos secos de cacao (Theobroma
cacao L.) clon CCN-51, tostado a diferentes temperaturas de 120 C, 130 C y 140 C; en …

This paper analyzes, from scientific publications, externalities promoted by agroforestry
systems as a model of land occupation for agricultural production. Externalities are divided …