Shade Tree Selection in Cocoa Agroforestry: Ghanaian Farmers' Preferences, Ecological Insight and Drivers of Local Ecological Knowledge. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe study found a moderate (23) pool of preferred shade tree species among cocoa farmers, with specific species favored at different cocoa production stages, which highlights the need for diversified agroforestry systems to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Asigbaase M, Ndego SB, Effah B.
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Environmental assessment of tropical African mahogany (Khaya) [PDF]
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2019 In this study, life cycle assessment (LCIA) was used for the assessment and evaluation of the environmental performance of the Khaya lumber manufactured by three firms in Ghana. The work mainly aims to assess all possible effects to the environment, measure the carbon footprint for Ghana Khaya lumber and offer an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Quality of African mahogany seedlings in substrates with soils from the Cerrado biome [PDF]
Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2022 The organic residues can be used in the composition of substrates, but there is a need to demonstrate the technical efficiency of organic residues. The objective was to evaluate substrates composed of varying proportions of soil of different texture and ...
Aldemir Lucena Junior +5 more
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This Side Of The Grave: Navigating The Quaker Plainness Testimony In London And Philadelphia In The Eighteenth Century [PDF]
, 2015 For observant members of the Society of Friends in greater London and Philadelphia during the eighteenth century, navigating the Quaker plainness testimony involved material culture choices that might be viewed by non-Quakers as concealing motives of ...
O\u27Donnell, Patricia C.
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What is new in boron nutrition? Case study on African mahogany leaf anatomy [PDF]
Scientia AgricolaFertilization with boron (B) is a crucial aspect in the management of tropical soils to achieve high yield and wood quality in forest species. However, studies are still needed for a better understanding of the effects of B on the anatomy and physiology ...
Matheus da Silva Araújo +4 more
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Forest Ecosystems, 2018 Background Recent projections expect that Vietnam will be affected most severely by climate change with higher temperatures, more precipitation and rising sea levels.
Astrid Moser-Reischl +6 more
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Growth, nutrition and efficiency in the transport, uptake and use of nutrients in african mahogany
Revista Ciência Agronômica, 2020 African mahogany is a species preferred by many entrepreneurs as an investment in the forestry sector. However, there are few studies or research on the species, especially in Brazil.
Aline das Graças Souza +4 more
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First Record of Xylosandrus Compactus in Seedlings and Plantations of African Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis) in Northeastern Brazil [PDF]
Floresta e Ambiente, 2023 The objective of this study was to report the first record of Xylosandrus compactus in a Khaya senegalensis plantation in the Northeast region of Brazil.
Maria da Penha Moreira Gonçalves +7 more
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Phytopathologia Mediterranea, 2017 Alternaria argyroxiphii is reported for the first time as the cause of leaf spot on African mahogany trees (Khaya senegalensis). The disease was first observed in African mahogany field plantations in Perdões, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in October, 2012 ...
Lívia PIMENTA TEIXEIRA +4 more
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CLIMATE ZONING FOR THE CULTIVATION OF AFRICAN MAHOGANY SPECIES IN BRAZIL [PDF]
CERNE, 2020 ABSTRACT African mahogany is the common name given to different species of the genus Khaya. They are tree species native to the African continent, which have a wood quality that allows their noble use in making fine furniture, and in the civil and naval industries.
Rodrigo de Sousa Oliveira +1 more
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