SP5 Agro-ecological diversification
Agro-ecological diversification of rubber dominated land use systems
The objective is to promote agro-biodiversity and crop diversification in rubber-dominated land use systems and to increase the capacity and awareness of different stakeholders, in particular farmers, rural communities, agricultural authorities and institutions, to sustainably manage and use agro-biodiversity in rubber based plantations. Specifically, indigenous species, crops, varieties (such as wild vegetables, medicinal plants, food crops) are identified for their suitability for cultivation in rubber plantations of different ages (i.e. different ecological conditions) and generate added value for farmers. Based on this, concepts for agro-biodiversity management in rubber dominated land-use systems are developed. The results can be promulgated and extended to government extension service to promote the diversification of rubber dominated land use systems.
Coordination of Subproject
Institute of Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics (Hans- Ruthenberg-Institute) (490)
Section Agronomy in the Tropics and Subtropics
