Moringa stenopetala has gained attention recently in Ethiopia due to its multiple uses. It is a drought tolerant fast growing indigenous tree mainly planted and maintained for its nutritional value. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of on homestead agroforestry system on selected soil properties and socio total of 54 composite soil samples from nine trees randomly selected at the distance of 1m, 3m and 10m away from the trunk and two soil depth of 0 under and outside the canopy of M. stenopetala homestead. The socioeconomic contribution of the tree was done through interview using a questionnaire from 100 randomly selected respo the canopy than under the canopy (P
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Publication year
2016
Authors
Abay A; Birhane E; Taddesse T; Hadgu, K.M.
Language
English
Keywords
moringa stenopetala, fuel wood, a tropical plant, green manure, cooking oil, sustainable agroecosystems
Geographic
Ethiopia
