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Combining rainwater harvesting and agroforestry system for enhancing crop yield and soil nutrients: a holistic approach towards improved small-holder farming
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.9388
Publikationstyp
Doctoral Thesis
Date Issued
2024
Sprache
English
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Advisor
Referee
Title Granting Institution
Technische Universität Hamburg
Place of Title Granting Institution
Hamburg
Examination Date
2024-03-07
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Citation
Technische Universität Hamburg (2024)
The study combined rainwater harvesting (RWH), agroforestry (AFS) and soil organic amendment in a holistic approach with the aim to address water scarcity and enhance crop yield in dry areas with limited moisture and depleted soil. The field experiment was conducted in eastern Tigray- Ethiopia following detailed RWH site suitability assessment and evaluation of existing RWH and AFS systems. The results showed BWAFS (RWH, poultry biochar and AFS) significantly increased pH and SOM, TN and Av.P as well as yield and biomass of both crops (maize and barley). The study proved the potential of the holistic approach for improving soil quality and crop yield in arid and semi-arid regions facing water scarcity.
Subjects
Rainwater harvesting
Organic soil amendment
Agroforestry
Food security
Crop yield
Soil nutrients
DDC Class
620: Engineering
630: Agriculture and Related Technologies
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Dissertation Yalembrhan Debebe Bedanie - electronic Version.pdf
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