CONTEXT There is a growing consensus that agriculture, forestry, and livestock integration
(agroforestry systems) could assist South Asia in combating food insecurity by expediting the …

Visions of sustainable cities mostly conjure up well tended home and community gardens,
where owners and residents plant fruits and vegetables that supply some of their livelihood …

Homegardens are principally known as integrated man-made ecosystems with annuals and
perennials where trees play a significant role in storing atmospheric carbon in the vegetation …

Agroforestry plays a significant role in increasing agricultural productivity. In South Africa,
there is a pressing need for promoting smallholder agriculture to promote sustainable rural …

CONTEXT Accumulating above-ground biomass (AGB) and conservation of biodiversity are
two major services provided by any ecosystem and homegardens are no exceptions. The …

Traditional home gardens are rich in agro‐biodiversity and are crucial for improving and
diversifying the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Though many researches are carried out …

Ngcaba P, Maroyi A. 2021. Home gardens in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: A
promising approach to enhance household food security and well-being. Biodiversitas 22 …

Though the importance, functions and values of homegardens are well described, the
interactive environment and functional features of individual components which vary widely …

Adverse conditions in weather, economy and diseases are perceived universally leading to
the global food-insecurity. Homegardens could play a crucial role in building resilience at …

Gardens provide spaces for connectedness to nature, which contributes to human well-
being and promotes pro-environmental behavior. However, the provision of ecosystem …