Allometric relations in Jatropha curcas production systems of Burkina Faso

• Published in: Journal of arid environments Vol. 120; pp. 95 - 104
• Main Authors: Baumert, Sophia, Khamzina, Asia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2015
• Subjects: abandoned land; Afforestation; allometry; belowground biomass; Biomass; Burkina Faso; Chronosequence; crops; dry environmental conditions; Dynamical systems; Dynamics; equations; Fences; Height–diameter relationship; Jatropha curcas; live fences; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; model validation; ontogeny; plantations; Power model; production technology; Root systems; roots; shoots; stand density; tree age; Trees; Burkina Faso; Africa; Chronosequence; Root systems; Power model; Height–diameter relationship

Our study addressed biomass dynamics in traditional and newly introduced Jatropha curcas production systems in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Five prevailing J. curcas systems included interplanting with annual crops, intensely managed plantations, afforestation of abandoned land, plantings along contou...