| Autor: |
Ariwaodo, JO, Nwiisuator, D, Adeniji, KA |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences; Vol 5, No 1 (2007) |
| ISSN: |
1597-0906 |
| Popis: |
The paper examined the potentials of Melaleuca leucadendron(l) for plantation forestry in the coastal mangrove area of Nigeria. A baseline data on growth and yield at 2m by 3m espacement and at twenty-three (23) years of age showed an average survival percentage of 86.7 with a mean annual increment (MAI) of 5.5m3 per hectare per year. This value exceeds the average production for most indigenous mangrove tree species which is put atbetween 4 to 5m3 per hectare per year. The prospect of integrating the tree species in a suitable Agroforestry practice such as Aquaforestry and Api-silviculture was proposed. However, there is a need to kick-start andintensify research work on provenance trial, Stem formation; spacing; canopy development; range of tolerance of site and quality of produce to ensure maximum benefits. The tree species does appear to be a viable option inthe management of the coastal area for timber production and by extension, address the problem of rural poverty and climate change. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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