Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management is a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects through understanding plant and soil interactions. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.
Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management
This course is part of Agroforestry Specialization
Instructor: Jennifer Vogel, Online Programs Coordinator
Sponsored by Mojatu Foundation
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Welcome to Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.
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Fundamental principles for the management of agroforestry tree and crop species based on underlying eco-physiological mechanisms that impact productivity.
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Proper soil management based on understanding the nature and property of soils is critical to the success of any land-use system.
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Thank you. I enjoyed taking this course; the lessons were great, and I can apply this further to my research!
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