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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)

Enhancing biomass production in multifunctional agroforestry: A review of strategies and benefits

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7570
Submitted
8 February 2025
Published
27-05-2025 — Updated on 10-06-2025
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Abstract

The decline in the global forest area has increased the demand for timber and forest products, necessitating sustainable forestry practices. Agroforestry integrates trees with crops and livestock, offering multifunctional benefits including soil improvement, biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation. This review explores agroforestry’s diverse roles, emphasizing biomass production enhancement through optimized planting methods, nutrient management and water conservation. It highlights the environmental, economic and social benefits of agroforestry while addressing sustainable land use. Agroforestry enhances soil quality through improved nutrient cycling and biodiversity. Researchers indicated that agroforestry practices reduce the soil temperature (3.37-9.25 %) and increase the soil moisture considerably (10-20 %). They also reduce the soil erosion by 50 % thus stabilizing soil structure. An increase in soil organic carbon (40 %), nitrogen storage (13 %) and accessible nitrogen and phosphorus (46 % and 11 %) availability was also reported by many. In pest management, it considerably reduces flies (38 %), pollen beetles (57 %), wheat stem sawflies (37 %) and aphid damage by 13 % while increasing farm income. Agroforestry represents a viable strategy for sustainable land management, food security and ecological restoration. Tailored models can improve economic returns, environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Further research should refine best practices and integrate advanced technologies to maximize the benefits.

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