American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013

  • Effects of Two Plant Arrangements in Corn (Zea Mays L.) And Soybean (Glycine Max L. Merrill) Intercropping on Soil Nitrogen and Phosphorus Status and Growth of Component Crops at an Argentinean Argiudoll

    Ciarlo Esteban Ariel, Ostolaza Antonio Eduardo, Giardina Ernesto Benito, Giuffré Lidia

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013
    Pages: 22-31
    Received: 4 June 2013
    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: Intercropping systems can provide many benefits through increased efficiency of land and light use. The objectives of this study were to assess the main effects on a soil and plant growth of two arrangements of corn - soybean intercropping. In a 1-year experiment at 2011, the following treatments were randomly assigned in a CRD to 16 plots located ... Show More
  • Potential Contribution of Branchwood Quantity, Left after Logging Operations, Towards Reducing Depletion Rate and Preserving Ghana’s Forest Ecosystem

    PETER KESSELS DADZIE

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2013
    Pages: 32-39
    Received: 16 July 2013
    Published: 10 August 2013
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    Abstract: The alarming depletion rate of Ghana’s forests has become one major challenge facing the wood related industries, foresters and environmentalists. This is because, depletion of forest and wood lands do not only affect industrial and economic growth negatively, but also disturbs the whole forest ecosystem. The depletion rate has largely been attribu... Show More