Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Otto Monge, Stefan Dullinger, Leonida Fusani, Christian H. Schulze
Summary: The expansion of agricultural activities in tropical regions has raised conflicts between food production and biodiversity conservation. Avian biodiversity in coffee farms is influenced by vegetation features related to cultivation intensity, with varying effects on different metrics and environmental contexts. There is no one-size-fits-all conservation strategy for birds in coffee-dominated landscapes.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Karla Rubio-Jovel, Jorge Sellare, Yannic Damm, Thomas Dietz
Summary: This article assesses the contribution of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) to the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) through a case study from the coffee sector in Costa Rica. The study finds that relying solely on VSS is not sufficient to promote a transition to more sustainable coffee production, as trade-offs between different SDGs emerge. Modifications in implementation are required to promote sustainable practices and ensure socio-economic benefits for producers, workers, and their families.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Athina Koutouleas, Conor Blunt, Aljosa Bregar, Jon Kehlet Hansen, Anders Raebild, Herve Etienne, Frederic Georget
Summary: Interspecific grafting of Coffea arabica onto C. canephora can protect against nematode infestation under environmental stressors. However, this grafting method has negative effects on plant growth and yield.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matias Piaggio, Juha Siikamaki
Summary: Forest cover has a significant impact on water quality and water treatment costs, with potential economic benefits from the water purification service provided by forests. The marginal contribution of forests to water quality increases as the size of catchment decreases. Financially, the estimated value of water purification service provided by forests is considerable, highlighting the importance of forest cover for water quality management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Alexander Montoya-Arroyo, Jose David Alfaro-Solis, Patricia Esquivel, Victor M. Jimenez, Jan Frank
Summary: The study found significant differences in vitamin E content and composition of Acrocomia aculeata fruits from different regions in Costa Rica. The mesocarp was dominated by tocotrienols, while no tocopherols were found in the endosperm. The region with the most tropical climatic conditions had the highest vitamin E content observed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
J. Edwards, Jared Kluenser, Eli Silver, Rachel Lauer, Nathan Bangs, Brian Boston
Summary: The Costa Rican convergent margin is usually seen as an erosive margin, with estimated average losses of sediment. However, new data suggests that the material transfer at the plate boundary is more complex, with a balance between accretion, underplating, basal erosion, and sediment subduction. These budget results differ significantly from previous estimates based on simpler proxies.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Maestro, Maria Luisa Perez-Cayeiro, Alvaro Morales-Ramirez, Juan Adolfo Chica-Ruiz
Summary: Costa Rica is a biodiverse country committed to conservation. This study analyzes the management of three marine protected areas in the country and suggests improvements. The results show that different scenarios exist, ranging from proactive management with high citizen participation to formal management. The study highlights the importance of periodic evaluation and feedback in ensuring the success of marine protected area management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Cecchin, Ghasideh Pourhashem, Russ W. Gesch, Andrew W. Lenssen, Yesuf A. Mohammed, Swetabh Patel, Marisol T. Berti
Summary: Winter camelina and field pennycress can be used as winter-hardy cover crops in the U.S. upper Midwest, providing ecosystem services and additional income for farmers. A study compared their environmental performance in a maize-soybean cropping system, finding that they were effective in reducing eutrophication potential and water soil erosion, with lower global warming potential when not fertilized with nitrogen.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jorge A. Valenciano-Salazar, Francisco J. Andre, Mario Solino
Summary: The study found that Costa Rican consumers are willing to pay a 30% price premium for environmental certifications like Carbon Neutral, Fairtrade, and ISO 14001. Factors such as household income, education level, and environmental activism increase the likelihood of consumers paying price premiums, with women being more willing to pay than men. The willingness to pay for the Carbon Neutral certification stands out among the three certifications.
Article
Geology
Valentin Chesnel, Erick Rodriguez
Summary: Costa Rican Eocene-Oligocene carbonate deposits have a long history but lack detailed scientific contributions on facies analysis and basin evolution. A study in southern Costa Rica identified a sedimentary succession from Bartonian to Aquitanian and proposed a chronologic history. The research results could improve regional correlation by introducing new lithostratigraphic layers of reference.
SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adolfo Quesada-Roman, Lilliam Quiros-Arias, Juan Carlos Zamora-Pereira
Summary: Smallholder coffee farms in the Upper Buenavista Catchment (UBC) in the South of Costa Rica have developed in the last two decades, cultivating premium-priced coffee in unstable and erosive areas. Coffee farmers have transformed from small producers to knowledgeable entrepreneurs, reducing economic risks and improving their incomes.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kishor Aryal, Tek Maraseni, Armando Apan
Summary: The paper discusses the importance of agroforestry in minimizing trade-offs, meeting growing demands sustainably, and managing contested landscapes. Through a study of agroforestry practices in Nepal, it demonstrates the key role of integrated agroforestry approach in creating win-win scenarios among stakeholders.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Jean-Christophe Breitler, Herve Etienne, Sophie Leran, Lison Marie, Benoit Bertrand
Summary: Climate change is impacting Arabica coffee cultivation, and agroforestry is proposed as a solution. However, breeding work for agroforestry systems has not been undertaken yet. This research defines the ideal traits and breeding strategy for Arabica coffee cultivation in agroforestry systems.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Martin Notaro, Christian Gary, Jean-Francois Le Coq, Aurelie Metay, Bruno Rapidel
Summary: This study aims to understand the determinants of ES provision, analyze the relationships between these services, and identify pathways for agroecological intensification. The results showed that carbon sequestration was not correlated with coffee yield and depended more on the presence of large trees. Additionally, tree biodiversity had a positive impact on yield up to a threshold, after which yield declined.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Priscilla Wainaina, Peter A. Minang, Lalisa Duguma, Kennedy Muthee
Summary: The study reveals various trade-offs between agroforestry cocoa systems and high-tech plantation cocoa systems in Ghana. While high-tech systems have higher cocoa yields, agroforestry systems provide the highest total value of all provisioning services. Additionally, agroforestry systems offer greater ecosystem services and are more environmentally friendly compared to high-tech cocoa systems.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Leo Garcia, Florian Celette, Christian Gary, Aude Ripoche, Hector Valdes-Gomez, Aurelie Metay
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Andreotti, Zhun Mao, Patrick Jagoret, Erika N. Speelman, Christian Gary, Stephane Saj
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Leo Garcia, Gaelle Damour, Christian Gary, Stephane Follain, Yves Le Bissonnais, Aurelie Metay
Article
Agronomy
M. Notaro, C. Gary, O. Deheuvels
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Leo Garcia, Aurelie Metay, Elena Kazakou, Jonathan Storkey, Christian Gary, Gaelle Damour
Article
Agronomy
Rolando Cerda, Jacques Avelino, Celia A. Harvey, Christian Gary, Philippe Tixier, Clementine Allinne
Article
Agronomy
Loubna El Ansari, Roza Chenoune, Yigezu A. Yigezu, Christian Gary, Hatem Belhouchette
Review
Plant Sciences
Audrey Naulleau, Christian Gary, Laurent Prevot, Laure Hossard
Summary: The study found that combining multiple adaptation strategies provides better solutions for adapting to climate change; multi-scale studies allow consideration of local constraints and opportunities; only a small number of studies have developed multi-scale and multi-lever approaches to quantify the feasibility and effectiveness of adaptation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hugo Fernandez-Mena, Helene Frey, Florian Celette, Leo Garcia, Karim Barkaoui, Laure Hossard, Audrey Naulleau, Raphael Metral, Christian Gary, Aurelie Metay
Summary: The study demonstrates the popularity of service plants in vineyards, while showcasing the spatial and temporal diversity of management strategies, which are influenced by factors such as plant species, coverage area, and growth control. Findings from the survey suggest that vineyards producing high-quality wines are more likely to have a higher Coverage Index (CI) due to specific climatic conditions and management strategies.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Martin Notaro, Carlos Collado, Jhon Kinsley Depas, Dufrene Dumovil, Aquino Jean Denis, Olivier Deheuvels, Philippe Tixier, Christian Gary
Summary: The study analyzed the effects of various associated crops on cocoa tree productivity, finding that Fabaceae plants can enhance cocoa productivity at short distances (< 3m), while food-producing trees have a negative impact that decreases with increasing distance. This research provides valuable insights for optimizing agroforestry systems and recommending appropriate distances between cocoa trees and associated plants.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Martin Notaro, Christian Gary, Jean-Francois Le Coq, Aurelie Metay, Bruno Rapidel
Summary: This study aims to understand the determinants of ES provision, analyze the relationships between these services, and identify pathways for agroecological intensification. The results showed that carbon sequestration was not correlated with coffee yield and depended more on the presence of large trees. Additionally, tree biodiversity had a positive impact on yield up to a threshold, after which yield declined.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Pablo Oliva Oller, Martin Notaro, Erick Langer, Christian Gary
Summary: A group of traditional wine growers in Bolivia cultivate grapevines on native trees, which serve as tutors. These agroforestry vineyards offer an opportunity to analyze the structure and management of such cropping systems and identify the ecosystem services they provide. The main advantages of on-tree vine staking include protection against climate hazards, disease control, maintenance of soil fertility, and higher yields. Further studies are needed to explore the potential of agroforestry for the agroecological transition of viticulture.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Martin Notaro, Olivier Deheuvels, Christian Gary
Summary: In order to improve the productivity of cocoa farming, a collaborative approach involving professionals in the cocoa sector has led to the development of technical innovations. These innovations focus on increasing crop diversity and density, as well as adjusting the selection of crop species over time and location. Four AFS prototypes have been formulated to potentially increase revenues while maintaining high levels of biodiversity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Audrey Naulleau, Christian Gary, Laurent Prevot, Victor Berteloot, Jean-Christophe Fabre, David Crevoisier, Remi Gaudin, Laure Hossard
Summary: The diversity of pedoclimatic and socio-economic contexts in agricultural landscapes poses challenges for assessing the impacts of climate change. This study used models and a participatory approach to simulate and discuss the potential impacts on water balance, grape phenology, and yield in a Mediterranean vineyard watershed. Results showed a projected decrease in grape production by 7-14% by 2100, with a higher decrease in irrigated high-yield areas despite an increased water supply. Furthermore, a forecasted 6 degrees C increase in temperature during berry ripening could threaten wine quality. The approach of involving stakeholders in model development and result discussions provides a promising means of identifying local adaptations to climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anne Merot, Guillaume Coulouma, Nathalie Smits, Elsa Robelot, Christian Gary, Lucia Guerin Dubrana, Jouanel Poulmarch, Xavier Burgun, Anne Pellegrino, Marc Fermaud
Summary: Grapevine decline, a major issue in viticulture, is difficult to understand due to its multifactorial nature. This study focuses on the indicators of yield, mortality, and vegetative vigour to propose diagnostic indicators for grapevine decline. The findings suggest that fluctuations in yield and vegetative vigour indicators are earlier indicators of decline compared to yield loss. The study also proposes easy-to-obtain indicators using ground-based NDVI and aerial photograph analysis. These findings provide a better understanding and promising tools for early diagnosis of grapevine decline.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Elise Audouin, Mariana Odru, Dominique Masse, Gualbert Seraphin Dorego, Valerie Delaunay, Philippe Lecomte, Jonathan Vayssieres
Summary: Agricultural intensification is important for food security and limiting rural exodus in sub-Saharan Africa. Livestock farming has the potential to improve the sustainability of farming systems, but landscape-level studies are rare. By considering the interactions between animals, crops, and trees, the landscape level is the only level where the impacts of livestock farming can be fully understood. This study developed a methodology to compare different livestock systems based on territorial metabolism and sustainability indicators.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Idsert Jelsma, Turinah, Frederic Gay, Jean Ollivier, Bruno Rapidel
Summary: Our study aims to analyze the resilience of farmer organizations in the Ophir plantation during replanting. By examining a 40-year period in five farmer cooperatives, we provide unique insights on the dynamics that influence the resilience of farmer organizations, shed light on smallholder oil palm replanting strategies, and draw several key lessons from this case.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Rodriguez-Barillas, Laurens Klerkx, P. Marijn Poortvliet
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alexis Thoumazeau, Romane Mettauer, Turinah, Heri Junedi, Victor Baron, Cecile Cheron-Bessou, Jean Ollivier
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fertilization and understory vegetation management on soil health and oil palm performances. It aimed to isolate and decipher the specific effects of some key practices on the overall plantation performances.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Pritha Datta, Bhagirath Behera, Dil Bahadur Rahut
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the potential of South Asian agroforestry systems as a viable agroecological approach for ensuring farmers' food security. A systematic literature review found that out of 95 reviewed studies, only nine focused on food security and none of them examined all four dimensions of food security simultaneously. Moreover, the majority of studies were skewed towards the Himalayan belt and lacked quantitative measurement, making it challenging to determine the significance of this field.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Octave Lacroix, Francoise Lescourret, Michel Genard, Mohamed-Mahmoud Memah, Gilles Vercambre, Pierre Valsesia, Daniele Bevacqua, Isabelle Grechi
Summary: In this study, a pest-crop model was developed to examine the impact of multiple pests on fruit tree functioning and ecosystem services provided by orchards. Through simulations and analysis, it was found that pests significantly affected indicators such as fruit sugar content, marketable yield, carbon sequestration, and water drainage.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Malve Heinz, Valeria Galetti, Annelie Holzka
Summary: This paper presents an innovative approach for identifying climate-adapted alternative food crops that can help diversify existing cropping systems, increase their climate resilience, and contribute to nutritious plant-based regional diets with reduced emissions.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Vianny Ahimbisibwe, Eliza Zhunusova, Habtemariam Kassa, Sven Guenter
Summary: This study examines the technical efficiency levels of home gardens and woodlot systems in Ethiopia and investigates the factors that contribute to technical efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Robert Huber, Bartosz Bartkowski, Calum Brown, Nadja El Benni, Jan-Henning Feil, Pascal Grohmann, Ineke Joormann, Heidi Leonhardt, Hermine Mitter, Birgit Mueller
Summary: Farm typologies help identify patterns in farm systems and support agricultural policy design, but they are often developed without much connection to previous studies and policy making.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mina Devkota, Krishna Prasad Devkota, Gokul Prasad Paudel, Timothy J. Krupnik, Andrew James McDonald
Summary: Wheat production in the Terai region of Nepal has not met the increasing demand, with low average productivity and high spatial and temporal variability. This study identifies strategies for closing yield gaps through field surveys, on-farm experiments, and simulation models. The results suggest that improving agronomic practices, such as fertilization and irrigation management, can significantly increase wheat productivity.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Angie Haslem, Andrew F. Bennett, James Q. Radford
Summary: This study integrates knowledge on the benefits and disbenefits of (semi)natural vegetation on farms for achieving six objectives, and develops a conceptual model of the relationships between these objectives and different types of vegetation. The results show that (semi)natural vegetation provides more benefits than disbenefits, with greater support for the benefits of native vegetation. Farm-level restoration contributes towards reversing vegetation loss, but the process takes time. Management practices play a role in enhancing the benefits of (semi)natural vegetation.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Aymeric Mondiere, Michael S. Corson, Julie Auberger, Daphne Durant, Sylvain Foray, Jean-Francois Glinec, Penny Green, Sandra Novak, Frederic Signoret, Hayo M. G. van der Werf
Summary: This study assessed the productivity and environmental impacts of different livestock production systems and found that biodiversity-friendly systems perform better in terms of environmental impact. The results emphasize the importance of considering the multiple functions and overall environmental performance of these systems.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nadine Andrieu, Elodie Dorey, Steewy Lakhia, Paul Meynard, Esther Hatil, Loic Normand, Jean-Luc Gourdine, Jean-Christophe Bambou
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Philipp Loew, Bernhard Osterburg
Summary: This study evaluated the nitrogen performance of the German agricultural sector and identified the potential for nitrogen utilization in different farm types. The study also revealed the relationships between nitrogen performance and independent variables such as soil fertility, crop selection and diversity, production type, operating profit, and consulting services received.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rika Ratna Sari, Lisa Tanika, Erika N. Speelman, Danny Dwi Saputra, Arief Lukman Hakim, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Kurniatun Hairiah, Meine van Noordwijk
Summary: This study aims to clarify the design principles of the FORCES game and apply it to diverse watershed contexts. The game design balances generic and site-specific information, and the performance and impact of the game are evaluated through testing and assessment.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2024)