Organic Farming Practices and Shade Trees Reduce Pest Infestations in Robusta Coffee Systems in Amazonia
Coffee agroforestry systems could reconcile agricultural and environmental objectives. While pests and diseases can reduce yield, their interactions with shade and nutrition have been rarely researched, and are particularly lacking in perennial systems. We hypothesized that intermediate shade levels...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/5/413 |