Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub-optimal or adverse environmental conditions such as drought. We tested this strategy over wet, dry and extremely dry periods comparing cocoa in full sun with agroforestry systems: shaded by (i) a leguminous tree species, Albi...
Abdulai, I.
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Vaast, Philippe
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Hoffmann, M.P.
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Asare, R.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Rotter, Reimund P.
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Graefe, S.
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[Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun]
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Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun
This paper presents the main features of a unique decision-support tool developed for selecting tree species in coffee and cocoa agroforestry systems. This tool aims at assisting in the selection of appropriate shade trees taking into account local conditions as well as needs and preferences of s...
Wolf, J. van der
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Gram, G.
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Turning local knowledge on agroforestry into an online decision-support tool for tree selection in smallholders' farms]
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Turning local knowledge on agroforestry into an online decision-support tool for tree selection in smallholders' farms
Shade trees are an integral part of most cocoa growing systems across the world. This study assesses farmers’ local knowledge of shade trees at two locations in Ghana with different climatic conditions and vulnerability to climate change. Akumadan is located in the northern dry part of the cocoa ...
Graefe, S.
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Meyer-Sand, L.F.
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Chauvette, K.
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Abdulai, I.
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Vaast, Philippe
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Asare, R.
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[Evaluating farmers' knowledge of shade trees in different cocoa agro-ecological zones in Ghana]
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Evaluating farmers' knowledge of shade trees in different cocoa agro-ecological zones in Ghana
Stomatal regulation is a key process in the physiology of Coffea arabica (C. arabica). Intrinsically linked to photosynthesis and water relations, it provides insights into the plant's adaptive capacity, survival and growth. The ability to rapidly quantify this parameter for C. arabica under diff...
Craparo, A.C.W.
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Steppe, K.
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Läderach, Peter
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Grab, S.W.
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[Application of thermography for monitoring stomatal conductance of Coffea arabica under different shading systems]
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Application of thermography for monitoring stomatal conductance of Coffea arabica under different shading systems
Reduced climatic suitability due to climate change in cocoa growing regions of Ghana is expected in the coming decades. This threatens farmers’ livelihood and the cocoa sector. Climate change adaptation requires an improved understanding of existing cocoa production systems and farmers’ coping st...
Abdulai, Issaka
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Graefe, Sophie
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Asare, Richard
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Läderach, Peter
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Vaast, Philippe
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[Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana]
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Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana
Rahn, Eric
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Vaast, Philippe
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Läderach, Peter
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Jassogne, Laurence T.P.
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Ghazoul, Jaboury
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[Exploring adaptation strategies of coffee production to climate change using a process-based model]
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Exploring adaptation strategies of coffee production to climate change using a process-based model