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Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management is a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects through understanding plant and soil interactions. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.
Welcome to Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.
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2 readings1 assignment
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2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Instructor Welcome•10 minutes
Companion Textbook•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 180 minutes
Copyright Acknowledgement•180 minutes
Section 3a: Fundamentals of Plant Productivity
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Fundamental principles for the management of agroforestry tree and crop species based on underlying eco-physiological mechanisms that impact productivity.
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4 videos1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 57 minutes
Lesson 3a Part 1•18 minutes
Lesson 3a Part 2•9 minutes
Lesson 3a Part 3•18 minutes
Lesson 3a Part 4•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
3a Quiz•30 minutes
Section 3b: Fundamentals of Soil Productivity
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Proper soil management based on understanding the nature and property of soils is critical to the success of any land-use system.
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2 videos1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 82 minutes
Section 3b Part 1•46 minutes
Section 3b Part 2•36 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
3b Quiz•30 minutes
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