Tree diversity and canopy cover in cocoa systems in Ghana
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) growing systems in Ghana and West Africa consist of diverse tree species and densities. This study was conducted to determine factors that influence tree species configurations and how tree characteristics affect canopy cover in cocoa farms. Eighty-six farmers and correspo...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Springer
2016
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76206 |
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