Allometric relationships between stem diameter, height and crown area of associated trees of cocoa agroforests of Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Allometric models which are used to describe the structure of trees in agroforestry systems are usually extrapolated from models developed for trees in forest ecosystems. This makes quantitative assessment of the functions of shade trees in agroforestry systems challenging since increased availability of light and space in these systems may induce structural differences from those growing under forest conditions. We addressed this issue by providing species-specific allometric information on the structural characteristics of associated shade trees on cocoa agroforestry systems and assessed if allometries conformed to theoretical predictions. At the plot level, stand and soil characteristics affecting tree structural characteristics were assessed. The study was conducted in cocoa agroforest

SUBMITTER: Asigbaase M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10492788 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature