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{"title":"Mapping the global scientific landscape of indigenous knowledge in agroforestry systems: a bibliometric perspective (2000–2024)","authors":"Ramasubramanian Sabarivasan,&nbsp;Shanmugam Gokul,&nbsp;Selvam Christinal Infanta","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01337-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01337-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Indigenous knowledge systems have long underpinned sustainable agroforestry, yet their academic visibility remains fragmented across disciplines and regions. This study presents a systematic bibliometric analysis of 798 peer-reviewed articles (2000–2024) retrieved from the Scopus database, focusing on traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) within agroforestry and silvopastoral systems. Utilizing the bibliometrix R package, we examined authorship structures, publication outlets, keyword evolution, citation trajectories, and patterns of international collaboration. Findings reveal a pronounced upward trend in scientific production, with an annual growth rate of 7.6% and 45.6% of publications featuring international co-authorship, underscoring the domain’s rising global relevance. <i>Agroforestry Systems</i>, <i>Forests</i>, <i>Trees</i> and <i>Livelihoods</i>, and the <i>Journal of Ethnobiology</i> and <i>Ethnomedicine</i> emerged as the most influential journals. Keyword co-occurrence and thematic mapping reveal a shift in agroforestry research from domestication and land-use practices toward integrated frameworks emphasizing biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, food security, and Indigenous knowledge, underscoring its role as a multifunctional system for sustainability. Citation analysis highlights the multidisciplinary nature of the field, where seminal works draw on ethnobotany and sustainability science to emphasize Indigenous practices as nature-based solutions. Moreover, regional analyses reveal strong contributions from Latin America, Africa, and South Asia, alongside notable research gaps in Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific. This bibliometric synthesis not only charts the intellectual contours of indigenous agroforestry research but also supports the need for epistemologically inclusive and co-produced approaches. Integrating Indigenous knowledge holders within scientific communities is essential to inform policy, enhance agroecosystem design, and advance global sustainability goals.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity and ethnobotanical use-value of trees outside forests on the agricultural landscape of the Mongala Province, Democratic Republic of Congo","authors":"Jean Pierre Azenge,&nbsp;Ibrahim Seidou Wassila,&nbsp;Justin N’Dja Kassi,&nbsp;Paxie W. Chirwa","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01332-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01332-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Trees outside forests on agricultural land (TOF-AL) are essential for the livelihoods of rural communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, yet their diversity, use, and management are poorly documented, particularly in Mongala province. This study aimed to characterize the diversity of TOF-AL species, quantify their ethnobotanical use values, and analyze the management strategies of local communities. We conducted ethnobotanical surveys and tree inventories in 900 agricultural plots across 45 villages in the three territories of Mongala province. The data were analyzed using diversity indices, the total ethnobotanical use value (TUV_s) index, and hierarchical clustering analysis to classify species based on their use values. We identified 136 TOF-AL species on agricultural land in Mongala, with a Shannon diversity index of 3.544. The results show that more than 62% of the total abundance is concentrated in ten most common species. The clustering analysis revealed three distinct clusters of 23 privileged species: Cluster 1 (high value for energy and construction), Cluster 2 (high value for commerce and crafts), and Cluster 3 (multifunctional species with high value for food, medicine, and commerce). The high abundance of Cluster 3 species and the rarity of Cluster 2 species indicate that use value directly influences the conservation status of the species. Our results show that the diversity and abundance of TOF-AL are the result of specific management choices guided by local ethnobotanical knowledge. Species that provide continuous and non-destructive benefits are actively conserved by farmers, while those with high commercial value are threatened by intense harvesting pressure. This study calls for the adoption of differentiated management strategies to ensure the sustainability of resources. It suggests targeted reforestation programs and economic incentives for threatened species (Cluster 2) and the strengthening of existing management practices for abundant species (Clusters 1 and 3), underscoring the importance of integrating traditional knowledge into agroforestry conservation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10457-025-01332-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental context shapes the nutritional quality of Gnetum africanum Welw","authors":"Levi Ndubuisi Onyenweaku,&nbsp;Anthony Ikechukwu Onyenso,&nbsp;Blessing Chiamaka Anyanwu","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01341-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01341-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Gnetum africanum</i>, a nutritionally significant leafy vegetable across Central and West Africa, is sourced from both natural forest ecosystems and managed home gardens. To understand the impact of the cultivation environment on the nutritional profile of <i>G. africanum</i> leaves, we conducted a comparative analysis of their proximate composition and micronutrient content, harvested from these contrasting environmental settings. Our quantitative analyses reveal divergent nutritional characteristics associated with the source ecosystem. Specifically, forest-derived leaves exhibited significantly higher levels of dry matter (92.43 ± 0.04%), total ash (8.65 ± 0.07%), crude fibre (9.68 ± 0.07%), and total carbohydrate (50.99 ± 0.02%) (mean ± SEM). Conversely, home garden samples showed higher moisture content (8.40 ± 0.03%), crude protein (24.42 ± 0.12%), total fat (3.82 ± 0.07%), and consequently, a higher energy value (329.16 ± 0.27 kcal/100 g). Furthermore, forest-sourced leaves were enriched in key minerals, notably calcium (392.07 ± 0.40 mg/100 g), sodium (101.53 ± 0.19 mg/100 g), and potassium (795.65 ± 0.25 mg/100 g). In contrast, home garden samples showed higher concentrations of iron (36.29 ± 0.18 mg/100 g) and vitamins, including vitamin A (658.45 ± 0.18 mg/100 g) and vitamin C (71.50 ± 1.36 mg/100 g). Our findings unveil the ecosystem-dependent nutritional quality of a key African leafy vegetable. Given the demonstrated nutritional advantages of forest-derived <i>G. africanum</i> samples, our results emphasise the critical importance of conserving natural forest habitats to safeguard the availability of nutrient-dense plant resources. Our study provides crucial insights for nutritional security and highlights the ecological underpinnings of food quality in non-domesticated food sources.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differential distribution of fine roots between Robusta coffee and shade trees influences water use","authors":"Judith Kobusinge,&nbsp;Godfrey H. Kagezi,&nbsp;Godfrey Sseremba,&nbsp;Godfrey Taulya,&nbsp;Alice Nakitende,&nbsp;Geofrey Arinaitwe","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01319-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01319-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Coffee is Uganda’s most important cash crop, commonly grown in agroforestry systems that offer shade, food, timber, and microclimate regulation. However, shade trees may compete with coffee for water and nutrients. This study characterized root distribution and water use of Robusta coffee and shade trees. A randomized complete block design was used with three treatments: coffee under <i>Albizia coriaria</i> (ACS), coffee under <i>Ficus natalensis</i> (FNCS), and open sun coffee (COSS), each replicated three times. Soil moisture was monitored using a Diviner 2000, and fine root distribution assessed through soil sampling up to 100 cm depth at varying distances from coffee plants (≤ 50, 51–199, and ≥ 200 cm). ImageJ software was used to measure root length from which root length density (RLD) and specific root length (SRL) were computed per depth layer. Significant differences in RLD were observed (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), highest in COSS (0.11 cm/cm³) and lowest in FNCS (0.06 cm/cm³). Most fine roots were concentrated in the top 20 cm. Horizontally, FNCS showed differentiation, with coffee roots mainly at 51–199 cm, and <i>F. natalensis</i> roots at ≤ 50 cm. FNCS had the highest SRL (1063.9 cm/g), and ACS the lowest (597.8 cm/g), though differences were not statistically significant. Vertically, <i>F. natalensis</i> roots dominated the 80–100 cm layer, while coffee roots were concentrated at 20–40 cm. Actual evapotranspiration (ETa) varied with season and shade tree species but differences among systems were not significant. The findings indicate competition for water between coffee and shade trees, emphasizing the importance of shade tree management to reduce below-ground competition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145168639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the soil microbiota of maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) groves, nearby woody crops (vineyards) and rainfed cereal crops, and its relation to tree decline","authors":"José Carlos Marcos-Romero,&nbsp;Jorge Poveda,&nbsp;Álvaro Benito-Delgado,&nbsp;Tamara Sánchez-Gómez,&nbsp;Jorge Martín-García,&nbsp;Julio Javier Díez","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01328-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01328-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Maritime pine (<i>Pinus pinaster</i>) is a conifer widely distributed in the western European Mediterranean Basin, which provides important resources, such as resin, pulpwood, wood, pellets and bark. These forests are seriously threatened by decline, which reduces the area of maritime pines in the Mediterranean Basin every year. Different crops, such as vineyards and rainfed cereals, are often established adjacent to these pine forests. The objective of this work is to explore for the first time the bacterial and fungal diversity of the soils of pine forests and surrounding crops, in order to establish a relationship with the presence or absence of tree decline. Soil samples were taken from three different areas in the south of the province of Burgos (Spain), where pine forests, vineyards and rainfed cereals were grown in the surrounding area, and the microbial diversity present was analyzed by metabarcoding (bacterial 16S and fungal ITS). The main bacterial phyla reported in pine forests were Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, and the fungal phylum was Ascomycota. With regard to bacterial families and the different plant cover where they were found, the greatest co-occurrence was found in areas where there were diseased pine forests, unlike what occurred with fungal genera. The highest alpha diversity of bacterial families was reported in the soils of diseased pine forests and surrounding vineyards. While the highest alpha diversity for fungal genera was found in rainfed cereals associated with diseased pine forests. The bacterial families Hyphomonadaceae and Koribacteraceae and the fungal genus <i>Volutella</i>, found in the soils of diseased pine forests, include plant pathogens that could explain the presence of decline. In the soils of healthy pine forests was reported the presence of bacterial families such as Azospirillaceae and Bacillaceae, as well as the fungal genera <i>Amphinema, Emmonsiellopsis</i> and <i>Harmoniella,</i> possibly related to the absence of diseases in the trees. In the soils of diseased pine forests, ectomycorrhizal fungi were reported as the main functional niche, while in the surrounding crops, plant pathogenic and saprotrophic fungi were found. Therefore, the soil microbial diversity present in pine forests and surrounding crops could contribute to explain the presence or absence of tree decline, along with the study of other factors, such as abiotic conditions or pest infestations. The study of microbial diversity, along with other analyzes, could help prevent the onset of disease.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10457-025-01328-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of management of diversity of tree vegetation on structure and socioecological role of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) agroforestry systems","authors":"Roberto Alexander Fisher-Ortíz,&nbsp;Manuel Jesús Cach-Pérez,&nbsp;Ulises Rodríguez-Robles,&nbsp;Pablo Martínez-Zurimendi,&nbsp;María Guadalupe Carrillo-Galván,&nbsp;Jorge Mendoza-Vega","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01331-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01331-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Shaded agroforestry systems with low levels of diversity are generally conceived as having less complex structures and being dominated by species for market, while systems with greater levels of diversity are thought to have more complex structures and be dominated by species for family consumption. The present study, carried out in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, evaluated the impact of management of diversity of cacao agroforestry systems on their structure and socioecological roles of tree species present. We carried out extensive interviews and ethnobotanical transects in cacao agroforestry systems with low and high levels of diversity in order to characterize agroecosystem management as well as uses and socioecological roles of their tree vegetation. Using the data for vegetation, we calculated a variety of indices regarding tree vegetation structure. Management, uses, and socioecological roles of vegetation were found not to vary significantly between the two levels of biodiversity. Both systems are dominated by multifunctional, multi-role species. Biodiversity is molded by the history of the systems, and by farmers’ past needs and decisions as well as their current needs. None of the structural indices calculated varied according to level of biodiversity, and yield of cacao trees was influenced only by the number of cacao trees. The low ratio between diversity and other characteristics of vegetation indicates a need to develop a more complex theory regarding the relationship between agroforestry structure and biodiversity, by which biodiversity is not the only characteristic of vegetation determining the socioecological functionality of agroecosystems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145168640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systematic scoping literature review into temperate food forests: an overview of the current knowledge and a research agenda","authors":"Jorie Knook,&nbsp;Chrystal Te Ohorere O’Connor,&nbsp;Hiraina Tangiora,&nbsp;Beaulah Pragg","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01327-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01327-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Food forestry might be a sustainable complement to agricultural systems in the temperate biome. These systems need to address ongoing challenges, such as biodiversity decline, water quality issues, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, while examples of temperate food forestry exist, a comprehensive overview of literature is lacking, limiting insight into how to grow and maintain these forests, as well as the potential of these forests in addressing environmental and social challenges. This study conducts a systematic scoping literature review to collate the existing knowledge on temperate food forestry. Topics addressed in this paper include the challenges and benefits of food forestry, the different phases of establishment, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge. The paper concludes with a research agenda, highlighting the need for more research into mature food forests, including harvesting practices and revenue models; more research in temperate climates in the southern hemisphere, including South America, Australia and New Zealand; and a stronger focus on the integration of Indigenous knowledge in food forestry to address agricultural challenges.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10457-025-01327-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Litter decomposition and nutrient release dynamics in two temperate agroforestry systems","authors":"Virna Estefania Moran-Rodas,&nbsp;Nadine Herwig,&nbsp;Michael Rostás,&nbsp;Lukas Beule","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01325-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01325-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Temperate cropland agroforestry is gaining increasing attention for its ecological benefits. In these systems, crops are expected to benefit from tree nutrient inputs, mainly as leaf litter. To better understand the spatiotemporal dynamics of tree leaf litter decomposition and nutrient release in agroforestry systems, we conducted in situ litter bag incubations on the soil surface at two study sites in Germany. Each site comprised an alley-cropping agroforestry system and adjacent open cropland without trees, managed identically to crop rows of its corresponding agroforestry system. Sampling positions were established in tree rows and at 1 m, 7 m, and 24 m from trees into crop rows, and in open cropland. Our results showed similar mass loss patterns across sampling positions, but annual differences in litter decomposition and release of C and P. N was initially immobilized and subsequently released only after about 50% of litter mass was lost. By the end of incubation period, N release was positively associated with decomposition rates at all sites and years. Overall, our findings show that trees in our cropped alleys do not strongly influence litter decomposition and nutrient release. Therefore, reducing fertilizer quantities in response to tree leaf litter inputs may become easier to implement if spatial distributions of tree litter and crop demand are known. Furthermore, our findings on the temporal dynamics of nutrient release from leaf litter may help match temporal demands of crops to tree-derived nutrient inputs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10457-025-01325-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Site-specific patterns of carbon pools in alley cropping systems in eastern Canada","authors":"Samuel Dulac,&nbsp;Marc-Olivier Martin-Guay,&nbsp;Nicolas Bélanger,&nbsp;Émilie Maillard,&nbsp;David Rivest","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01330-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01330-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Temperate alley cropping systems (ACS) offer potential for both soil organic carbon (SOC) and tree-based C sequestration, but research is scarce. While SOC enhancement is recognized, C sequestration in tree biomass remains under-documented and species-dependent. Previous SOC studies are often limited by single-site designs and lack of agricultural controls. The general objective of this study was to evaluate C stocks in four ACS (50–104 trees ha⁻¹; 9- to 19-year-old) established in southern Québec, Canada. SOC stocks were measured at three depths (0–20, 20–40 and 40–60 cm) with an increasing distance from the tree row (0, 2, 4, 8 m and at the centre of the cultivated alley) and compared with agricultural controls without trees. Allometric equations were used to estimate C stocks in above- and belowground tree biomass. Significant spatial variation in SOC stocks within the ACS was observed at the St-Télesphore and Baie-du-Febvre sites, but only in the surface layer (0–20 cm). At these sites, SOC stocks in the plots at all distances from the tree rows (except at 0 m at the St-Télesphore site and at 20 m at the Baie-du-Febvre site) were higher than in the controls. At Baie-du-Febvre, SOC stocks in the 0–20 cm layer were highest near the tree rows and gradually decreased with distance from the tree rows. The spatial distribution of SOC in the 20–40 cm layer at the St-Télesphore and Baie-du-Febvre sites followed a trend similar to that observed in the 0–20 cm layer, although statistical analyses yielded only marginally significant differences. SOC stocks in the ACS plots at Baie-du-Febvre (i.e., all distances combined) were higher than in the control plots, but only in the 0–20 cm layer, with an increase of + 0.51 Mg C ha⁻¹ y⁻¹. At the St-Paulin site, which was the only site cultivated with a permanent forage crop, SOC stocks in the 0–20 cm layer were significantly lower in the ACS plots than in the control plots (− 0.28 Mg C ha⁻¹ y⁻¹). At the four study sites, C accumulation rates in tree biomass varied from 0.14 to 0.49 Mg C ha⁻¹ y⁻¹. When both soil and tree C were considered, total accumulation in ACS relative to control plots varied from 0.01 to 2.0 Mg C ha⁻¹ y⁻¹. The results in this study suggest that ACS primarily influence C storage at the soil surface, at least during the first decade following tree establishment. The findings also highlight the greater potential of ACS to enhance soil C stocks in fields with annual cash crops compared to those with perennial forage crops.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Floristic diversity of the lower stratum of smallholder’s palm oil plantations around Yaoundé in Cameroon","authors":"Laurent Florent Menyene Etoundi,&nbsp;Roméo Pascal Ngah,&nbsp;Jules Christian Zekeng,&nbsp;Joseph Achille Messi Effa,&nbsp;Elvis Mouyakan A. Moumbock,&nbsp;Ecclésiaste Marien Ambombo Onguene,&nbsp;Pierre Marie Chimi,&nbsp;Gislain Mofack,&nbsp;Paul Patrick Endele,&nbsp;Léon Dieudonné Kono,&nbsp;André Paul Ebanga,&nbsp;Danielle Bertille Osso,&nbsp;Ruth Laure Nnanga Mebenga,&nbsp;Jean Louis Fobane,&nbsp;Hyacinthe Angoni,&nbsp;Zachée Ambang,&nbsp;Marie Marguerite Mbolo","doi":"10.1007/s10457-025-01324-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10457-025-01324-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>One of the objectives of today’s world is to reconcile the needs of agricultural production and conservation of biodiversity. In order to contribute to the knowledge of the plant species diversity a study was conducted in the undergrowth of some smallholder’s palm oil plantations (SOPs) around Yaoundé, Cameroon; floristic inventories in 12 SOPs covering 91 ha. The SOPs studied were grouped into three types based on their characteristics. SOPs Type 1 are using inorganic fertilization and herbicide during regular pruning and weeding activities; SOPs Type 2 groups do not receive pesticides; SOPs Type 3 groups whereby harvesting of fresh fruit bunches is the only management practice. A total of 156 species belonging to 128 genera, and 59 families were inventoried. SOPs Type 2 and Type 3 had the highest species richness compared to SOPs Type 1. SOPs presented low to, high diversity. There was a floristic similarity between SOPs Type 2 and Type 3. The characteristic species of the SOPs around Yaoundé were <i>Marattia cicutifolia</i> (Marattiaceae), <i>Chromolaena odorata</i> (Asteraceae), <i>Laportea aestuans</i> (Urticaceae), and <i>Costus afer</i> (Costaceae). SOPs Type 2 appeared to be the most in line with sustainable palm oil production. These results suggest the need for support to oil palm cultivation by smallholders, who also need to use other herbaceous plant species for several reasons.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7610,"journal":{"name":"Agroforestry Systems","volume":"99 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}