HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Agroforestry systems in Semiarid and arid lands Examples: Various forms of silvopastoral systems, wind breaks and shelterbelts. C) Agroforestry systems in Tropical High lands Examples: Production systems involving plantation crops such as coffee, tea, use of woody perennials in soil conservation and improved fallow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indians consider Ashok Vatika, a garden in Hindu epic Ramayana, which consisted of plants and fruit-bearing trees, as an example of an agroforestry system. Even today, there are many rituals associated with the trees and agricultural farms in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benefits of Agroforestry More efficient recycling of nutrients by deep-rooted trees on the site. Better protection of ecological systems. Reduction of surface run-off, nutrient leaching and soil erosion through impending effect of tree roots and stems of these processes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agroforestry is the planting of trees and agriculture crops on the same land including other waste patches; on the other hand farm forestry is where the farmers grow the trees for the commercial or noncommercial benefits on their farm lands.