Competition for Light Affects Alfalfa Biomass Production More Than Its Nutritive Value in an Olive-Based Alley-Cropping System
Cropping among trees with perennial legumes is one option for increasing agro-ecosystem services, such as improving the nitrogen supply and increasing soil protection by herbaceous vegetation. Moreover, cropping under the canopy of olive trees should diversify the farm production, compared to the tr...
Main Authors: | Alberto Mantino, Cristiano Tozzini, Enrico Bonari, Marcello Mele, Giorgio Ragaglini |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/2/233 |
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