Mineral nutrition of cocoa: a review
JA Van Vliet, KE Giller - Advances in agronomy, 2017 - Elsevier
Cocoa is an important global commodity. It is mostly grown on small farms by millions of
cocoa farmers who depend on the crop for their livelihood. Although potential yields exceed …
cocoa farmers who depend on the crop for their livelihood. Although potential yields exceed …
[HTML][HTML] Improving soil health and closing the yield gap of cocoa production in Ghana–A review
Ghana is the second largest producer of cocoa in the world and cocoa farming supports the
livelihoods of 25-30% of Ghana's population. However, average yield is only about 30% of …
livelihoods of 25-30% of Ghana's population. However, average yield is only about 30% of …
Carbon stocks and cocoa yields in agroforestry systems of Central America
E Somarriba, R Cerda, L Orozco, M Cifuentes… - Agriculture, ecosystems …, 2013 - Elsevier
The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao L.) is cultivated typically in agroforestry systems in close
association with a rich list of tree species and other useful plants on the same plot. Cocoa …
association with a rich list of tree species and other useful plants on the same plot. Cocoa …
[HTML][HTML] Selected shade tree species improved cocoa yields in low-input agroforestry systems in Ghana
CONTEXT Cocoa agroforestry systems differ in the diversity of shade tree species
composition. Though cocoa benefits from shade, there is a lack of species-specific …
composition. Though cocoa benefits from shade, there is a lack of species-specific …
Exploring farmers' local knowledge and perceptions of soil fertility and management in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Farmers' local knowledge of soil fertility and management strategies plays a significant role
in fertility maintenance of farmlands and also contributes to the participatory development of …
in fertility maintenance of farmlands and also contributes to the participatory development of …
Supporting and regulating ecosystem services in cacao agroforestry systems
Cacao agroforestry systems (CAFS) can provide supporting services such as optimum light
conditions for cacao growth, water and nutrient cycling and regulating services such as pest …
conditions for cacao growth, water and nutrient cycling and regulating services such as pest …
Combined effects of shade and drought on physiology, growth, and yield of mature cocoa trees
Climate models predict decreasing precipitation and increasing air temperature, causing
concern for the future of cocoa in the major producing regions worldwide. It has been …
concern for the future of cocoa in the major producing regions worldwide. It has been …
Leaf litter species affects decomposition rate and nutrient release in a cocoa plantation
Mineral nutrient fluxes derived from litterfall are key components of nutrient biogeochemical
cycles in both natural and agroforesty systems. Cocoa production systems are generally …
cycles in both natural and agroforesty systems. Cocoa production systems are generally …
Soil carbon stocks and origin under different cacao agroforestry systems in Southern Bahia, Brazil
PHM Monroe, EF Gama-Rodrigues… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2016 - Elsevier
Cacao agroforestry systems (AFS) are characterized by accumulating large amounts of soil
organic carbon (SOC). However, information on the influence of shade trees on SOC stock …
organic carbon (SOC). However, information on the influence of shade trees on SOC stock …
Balancing litterfall and decomposition in cacao agroforestry systems
Backgrounds and aims Litter protects the underlying soil, depending on litterfall and
decomposition, but dynamics of the standing litter stock in agroforestry systems remain …
decomposition, but dynamics of the standing litter stock in agroforestry systems remain …