Research Article | Published: 01 December 2006

Potential role of Ardu (Ailanthus excelsa) in agroforestry systems for sustainable rainfed agriculture in Gujarat

S. N. Jaimini, N. M. Patel, J. M. Patel and S. B. Patel

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 395-397 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-52IN98 | Cite this article

Abstract

Studies conducted on Ardu (Ailanthus excelsa) based agrisilvi system of Agroforestry during 1999-00 to 2001-02 have indicated beneficial effect of Ardu on environment and soil health. The raising of arable leguminous crops, viz. Cowpea, Clusterbean and Greengram as sole and as intercrops in between tree (528 trees/ha) rows indicated reduction in production under agrisilvi system as compared to sole, though, there was an improvement in soil fertility status under Ardu based Agroforestry system. The reduction in production due to competition between arable crops and woody component, i.e., Ardu is compensated by tree products and timber at completion of rotation cycle, besides improving soil fertility.

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References

1. Tiwari, D.N. (1994). Agroforestry for sustainable development. In: Agroforestry systems for degraded lands (Ed. Panjabsingh, P.S. Pathak and M.M. Roy).  Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

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Jaimini, S.N., Patel, N.M., Patel, J.M. and Patel, S.B., 2006. Potential role of Ardu (Ailanthus excelsa) in agroforestry systems for sustainable rainfed agriculture in Gujarat. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(4), pp.395-397. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-52IN98

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2006

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