Silvopastoral systems and multi-criteria optimization for compatible economic and environmental outcomes

Welfare of cattle kept in intensive silvopastoral systems: A case report

Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia ◽

10.1590/s1806-92902017000600002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 (6) ◽

pp. 478-488 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ariel Marcel Tarazona Morales ◽

Maria Camila Ceballos ◽

Guillermo Correa Londoño ◽

César Augusto Cuartas Cardona ◽

Juan Fernando Naranjo Ramírez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Silvopastoral Systems

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Forage production and quality of tropical forage legumes submitted to shading

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/0103-8478cr20170726 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Fábio Nunes Lista ◽

Bruno Borges Deminicis ◽

João Carlos de Carvalho Almeida ◽

Saulo Alberto do Carmo Araujo ◽

Pablo Giliard Zanella

Keyword(s):

Water Shortage ◽

Silvopastoral Systems ◽

Forage Production ◽

Forage Legumes ◽

Small Reduction ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Arachis Pintoi ◽

Tropical Forage ◽

Shade Tolerant Species ◽

Biological Nitrogen

ABSTRACT: Find shade-tolerant species is essential to the success of silvopastoral systems, increasingly frequent in recent years. In legumes, which have potential of biological nitrogen fixation, there is a great lack of knowledge when in shaded environments.The cultivation of four tropical forage (Neonotonia wightii, Pueraria phaseoloides, Macrotyloma axilare and Arachis pintoi) was evaluated when submitted to artificial shade levels (30, 50 and 70% shade) and in full sun during water and drought seasons. The design used was in randomized complete blocks in a sub-divided plot scheme with four replications. In the Water-season the Forage Peanuts had higher forage production in full sun (11 ton ha-1 DM), and under shade did not differ from Perennial Soybean, higher than the others in all levels of shade. In Drought-season the forage production was 61% lower than in Water-season. The highest crude protein levels were reported in Forage Peanuts, Tropical Kudzu and Perennial Soybean, 19.0; 18.3 and 18.2% respectively in the Water-season. Forage Peanuts is a good option for use in silvopastoral systems although there is a small reduction in forage production (average of 23.7%). In general, species of fabaceae showed a greater reduction in forage production in the period of water deficit; however, shading at levels of 30% to 50% contribute to mitigation of water shortage. Although, there is a small reduction in forage production, withexception of perennial soybeans in dry season, it is advisable to use tropical forage legumes in silvopastoral systems, since forage quality is not affected by shade.

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Disentangling the Role of Management Practices on Ecosystem Services Delivery in Mediterranean Silvopastoral Systems: Synergies and Trade-Offs Through Expert-Based Assessment

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3978427 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Antonio Lecegui ◽

Ana María Olaizola ◽

Elsa Varela

Keyword(s):

Ecosystem Services ◽

Management Practices ◽

Silvopastoral Systems ◽

Services Delivery ◽

Trade Offs

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GROWTH OF DIFFERENT FRUIT TREE SPECIES IN SILVOPASTORAL SYSTEMS DURING THE ESTABLISHMENT PHASE

Revista Caatinga ◽

10.1590/1983-21252017v30n425rc ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 1040-1049 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

CAROLINA DELLA GIUSTINA ◽

ROBERTA APARECIDA CARNEVALLI ◽

MARCELO RIBEIRO ROMANO ◽

DIEGO BARBOSA ALVES ANTONIO ◽

CAMILA ECKSTEIN

Keyword(s):

Tree Species ◽

Block Design ◽

Control Plant ◽

Fruit Trees ◽

Fruit Tree ◽

Silvopastoral Systems ◽

Area Index ◽

Mato Grosso ◽

Plant Accumulation ◽

Establishment Phase

ABSTRACT The benefits of integrating agricultural components into silvopastoral systems are widely known, but the limited knowledge about ecological processes in the establishment phase impedes the use of this technology. The objective of this study was to evaluate interactions between fruit tree species and the sward layer under canopies of trees in the establishment phase of silvopastoral systems in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The experiment was implemented in October 2013, with an evaluation period from January to July 2015. The systems were composed of eight fruit trees intercropped with Tifton 85 grass. A completely randomized block design was adopted, with two replications per area per treatment. We evaluated the agronomic performance of the fruit trees, the categories of the light environment, and the plant accumulation under the canopies. The acerola fruit trees of the variety Roxinha had higher Leaf area index (LAI) and Light interception (LI) values, showing a denser canopy with small porosity and the lowest light quality available to the plants beneath the canopy (lower red/far-red ratio), thereby decreasing plant accumulation under trees. The guava fruit trees showed higher growth rates than the other fruit trees, but lower LAI and LI values and a higher red/far-red ratio, allowing higher plant growth under the canopy. Cajá trees showed a similar behavior; however, this species is deciduous, which limits its potential use in integrated systems. Banana and coconut trees were highly dependent on irrigation during the dry season. The remaining species showed an adequate growth and potential to control plant species growth under their canopies.

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