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SFB 552: B4 - Drought effects on soil water regime and water partitioning in cacao agroforest
Project
Project code: DFG SFB 552
Contract period: 01.01.2003
- 01.01.2009
Purpose of research: Basic research
The main objectives of this sub-project are (1) to analyse the rates and depths of soil water depletion in natural forest and agroforest, (2) to study separately the water use and partitioning of shade trees and cacao plants in the agroforestry system, and (3) to test for both land use systems whether hydraulic redistribution is an important mechanism to cope with drought. The results shall help to evaluate the response of forest and agroforestry systems to drought and improve our understanding of the ecological role of trees in agroforestry systems.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Agricultural hydrology
- Agroecology
- Soil science
Collaborative Project
SFB 552: Stability of Rainforest Margins in Indonesia (STORMA)
