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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020Embargo end date: 01 Jan 2020 Switzerland, Switzerland, Germany, Germany, AustraliaPublisher:IOP Publishing Niether, Wiebke; Jacobi, Johanna; Blaser, Wilma J; Andres, Christian; Armengot, Laura; Niether, Wiebke;; Jacobi, Johanna;; Blaser, Wilma J;; Andres, Christian;; Armengot, Laura;;Abstract Scientific knowledge, societal debates, and industry commitments around sustainable cocoa are increasing. Cocoa agroforestry systems are supposed to improve the sustainability of cocoa production. However, their combined agronomic, ecological, and socio-economic performance compared to monocultures is still largely unknown. Here we present a meta-analysis of 52 articles that directly compared cocoa agroforestry systems and monocultures. Using an inductive, multi-dimensional approach, we analyzed the differences in cocoa and total system yield, economic performance, soil chemical and physical properties, incidence of pests and diseases, potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Cocoa agroforestry systems outcompeted monocultures in most indicators. Cocoa yields in agroforestry systems were 25% lower than in monocultures, but total system yields were about ten times higher, contributing to food security and diversified incomes. This finding was supported by a similar profitability of both production systems. Cocoa agroforestry contributed to climate change mitigation by storing 2.5 times more carbon and to adaptation by lowering mean temperatures and buffering temperature extremes. We found no significant differences in relation to the main soil parameters. The effect of the type of production system on disease incidence depended on the fungal species. The few available studies comparing biodiversity showed a higher biodiversity in cocoa agroforestry systems. Increased and specific knowledge on local tree selections and local socio-economic and environmental conditions, as well as building and enabling alternative markets for agroforestry products, could contribute to further adoption and sustainability of cocoa agroforestry systems.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020Embargo end date: 01 Jan 2020 Switzerland, Switzerland, Germany, Germany, AustraliaPublisher:IOP Publishing Niether, Wiebke; Jacobi, Johanna; Blaser, Wilma J; Andres, Christian; Armengot, Laura; Niether, Wiebke;; Jacobi, Johanna;; Blaser, Wilma J;; Andres, Christian;; Armengot, Laura;;Abstract Scientific knowledge, societal debates, and industry commitments around sustainable cocoa are increasing. Cocoa agroforestry systems are supposed to improve the sustainability of cocoa production. However, their combined agronomic, ecological, and socio-economic performance compared to monocultures is still largely unknown. Here we present a meta-analysis of 52 articles that directly compared cocoa agroforestry systems and monocultures. Using an inductive, multi-dimensional approach, we analyzed the differences in cocoa and total system yield, economic performance, soil chemical and physical properties, incidence of pests and diseases, potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Cocoa agroforestry systems outcompeted monocultures in most indicators. Cocoa yields in agroforestry systems were 25% lower than in monocultures, but total system yields were about ten times higher, contributing to food security and diversified incomes. This finding was supported by a similar profitability of both production systems. Cocoa agroforestry contributed to climate change mitigation by storing 2.5 times more carbon and to adaptation by lowering mean temperatures and buffering temperature extremes. We found no significant differences in relation to the main soil parameters. The effect of the type of production system on disease incidence depended on the fungal species. The few available studies comparing biodiversity showed a higher biodiversity in cocoa agroforestry systems. Increased and specific knowledge on local tree selections and local socio-economic and environmental conditions, as well as building and enabling alternative markets for agroforestry products, could contribute to further adoption and sustainability of cocoa agroforestry systems.
Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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more_vert Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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description Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020Embargo end date: 01 Jan 2020 Switzerland, Switzerland, Germany, Germany, AustraliaPublisher:IOP Publishing Niether, Wiebke; Jacobi, Johanna; Blaser, Wilma J; Andres, Christian; Armengot, Laura; Niether, Wiebke;; Jacobi, Johanna;; Blaser, Wilma J;; Andres, Christian;; Armengot, Laura;;Abstract Scientific knowledge, societal debates, and industry commitments around sustainable cocoa are increasing. Cocoa agroforestry systems are supposed to improve the sustainability of cocoa production. However, their combined agronomic, ecological, and socio-economic performance compared to monocultures is still largely unknown. Here we present a meta-analysis of 52 articles that directly compared cocoa agroforestry systems and monocultures. Using an inductive, multi-dimensional approach, we analyzed the differences in cocoa and total system yield, economic performance, soil chemical and physical properties, incidence of pests and diseases, potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Cocoa agroforestry systems outcompeted monocultures in most indicators. Cocoa yields in agroforestry systems were 25% lower than in monocultures, but total system yields were about ten times higher, contributing to food security and diversified incomes. This finding was supported by a similar profitability of both production systems. Cocoa agroforestry contributed to climate change mitigation by storing 2.5 times more carbon and to adaptation by lowering mean temperatures and buffering temperature extremes. We found no significant differences in relation to the main soil parameters. The effect of the type of production system on disease incidence depended on the fungal species. The few available studies comparing biodiversity showed a higher biodiversity in cocoa agroforestry systems. Increased and specific knowledge on local tree selections and local socio-economic and environmental conditions, as well as building and enabling alternative markets for agroforestry products, could contribute to further adoption and sustainability of cocoa agroforestry systems.
Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen gold 115 citations 115 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!
more_vert Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.eudescription Publicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Journal 2020Embargo end date: 01 Jan 2020 Switzerland, Switzerland, Germany, Germany, AustraliaPublisher:IOP Publishing Niether, Wiebke; Jacobi, Johanna; Blaser, Wilma J; Andres, Christian; Armengot, Laura; Niether, Wiebke;; Jacobi, Johanna;; Blaser, Wilma J;; Andres, Christian;; Armengot, Laura;;Abstract Scientific knowledge, societal debates, and industry commitments around sustainable cocoa are increasing. Cocoa agroforestry systems are supposed to improve the sustainability of cocoa production. However, their combined agronomic, ecological, and socio-economic performance compared to monocultures is still largely unknown. Here we present a meta-analysis of 52 articles that directly compared cocoa agroforestry systems and monocultures. Using an inductive, multi-dimensional approach, we analyzed the differences in cocoa and total system yield, economic performance, soil chemical and physical properties, incidence of pests and diseases, potential for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. Cocoa agroforestry systems outcompeted monocultures in most indicators. Cocoa yields in agroforestry systems were 25% lower than in monocultures, but total system yields were about ten times higher, contributing to food security and diversified incomes. This finding was supported by a similar profitability of both production systems. Cocoa agroforestry contributed to climate change mitigation by storing 2.5 times more carbon and to adaptation by lowering mean temperatures and buffering temperature extremes. We found no significant differences in relation to the main soil parameters. The effect of the type of production system on disease incidence depended on the fungal species. The few available studies comparing biodiversity showed a higher biodiversity in cocoa agroforestry systems. Increased and specific knowledge on local tree selections and local socio-economic and environmental conditions, as well as building and enabling alternative markets for agroforestry products, could contribute to further adoption and sustainability of cocoa agroforestry systems.
Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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For further information contact us at helpdesk@openaire.euAccess RoutesGreen gold 115 citations 115 popularity Top 1% influence Top 10% impulse Top 1% Powered by BIP!
more_vert Bern Open Repository... arrow_drop_down Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Article . 2020 . Peer-reviewedData sources: Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)Göttingen Research Online PublicationsArticle . 2021License: CC BYData sources: Göttingen Research Online PublicationsThe University of Queensland: UQ eSpaceArticle . 2020Data sources: Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)add ClaimPlease grant OpenAIRE to access and update your ORCID works.This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.
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