Photosynthesis limitations in cacao leaves under different agroforestry systems in the Colombian Amazon.

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) has traditionally been considered a crop that requires shade, and consequently it is implemented under agroforestry systems (AFs) in order to regulate the level of incident solar radiation. However, optimal shade levels for this tree crop may vary depending on the climate...

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Main Authors: Juan Carlos Suárez Salazar, Luz Marina Melgarejo, Fernando Casanoves, Julio A Di Rienzo, Fabio M DaMatta, Cristina Armas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6211662?pdf=render