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Albizia procera - white siris for reforestation and agroforestry

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Albizia is a large fast-growing tree that occurs on many different sites. It occurs in forests and savanna woodlands, but prefers moist sites. This species provides wood for a variety of purpose, nutrition, fodder for livestock and shade for tea plantations. This article gives a brief account of this multipurpose tee and how it can be used for reforestation and agroforestry systems.
    Publication year

    1997

    Authors

    Parrotta J A; Roshetko, J.M.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    agroforestry, albizia, crop management, ecology, ethnobotany, geographical distribution, growth, multipurpose trees, propagation materials, reforestation

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