HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The three main components of agroforestry-animals, crops and trees-can be combined in numerous spatial and temporal arrangements and for different functions, creating thus many different kinds of systems. The definitions for the systems described below are taken from P.K.

Detailed explanation-2: -Types of agroforestry The three elements, namely trees, animals, and crops, can be integrated into what is called agrosilvopastoral systems and are illustrated by home gardens involving animals as well as scattered trees on croplands used for grazing after harvests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Socioeconomic Classification of Agroforestry Systems Based on such socioeconomic criteria as scale of production and level of technology input and management, agroforestry systems have been grouped into three categories: Commercial, Intermediate and. Subsistence systems.

Detailed explanation-4: -The major components of this system are multipurpose trees and other fruit trees and common agricultural crops. The primary role of this system is production of various tree products and the protective function is fencing, social values and plot demarcation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Agroforestry seeks to optimize positive interactions, such as mutualism and commensalism, and to minimize predation on crops and livestock and competition within and between species. Positive interactions may reduce stress to plants and animals, enhance yields, retain soil, and capture water.