HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

AGRO FORESTRY SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Zach’s grandmother has a forested lot where she wants to create an agroforestry plan. Zach mostlikely advises her to:
A
Consider how much of the scrub or brush to remove
B
Talk to a real estate agent
C
Consider clear cutting the entire track
D
Think about selling the land for a grocery store
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -11.19. Alley cropping is a specific practice in which trees or shrubs and agricultural crops are grown in alternate rows (Figure 11.31). The trees are commonly pruned to limit the shading of the agricultural crop. Alley cropping can also contribute to nutrient cycling and erosion control.

Detailed explanation-2: -Various soil conditions also affect the decision regarding choice of species. Several physical and chemical characteristics of soil such as texture, stoniness, drainage, pan formation, soil depth, aeration, water table, moisture regime, soil pH, soil nutrients etc. are important for selection of species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Toon Tree Toona ciliata. Sandalwood Adenanthera pavonina. Tree Lucerne Chamaecytisus proliferus. Northern Black Wattle Acacia auriculiformis. Moringa Moringa oleifera. African Moringa Tree Moringa stenopetala. Calliandra Calliandra calothyrsus. Kenya Shade Tree Acrocarpus fraxinifolius. More items

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