Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management (Coursera)

Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.

This course is part of the Agroforestry Specialization.

Syllabus

Course Introduction

Welcome to Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.

Section 3a: Fundamentals of Plant Productivity

Fundamental principles for the management of agroforestry tree and crop species based on underlying eco-physiological mechanisms that impact productivity.

Section 3b: Fundamentals of Soil Productivity

Proper soil management based on understanding the nature and property of soils is critical to the success of any land-use system.