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A rapid agroecological method for the evaluation of the sustainability of coffee plantations

A methodology is proposed to estimate soil quality and crop health based on simple indicators that are easy to use. Based on the estimation of these indicators, producers and researchers can determine the agroecological status of the plantation. With the values obtained for each indicator, "amoeba" diagrams are constructed, which allow to visualize the general soil quality status and crop health. The methodology, although designed for coffee, is applicable to other agroecosystems.

Title of publication: Manejo Integrado de Plagas y Agroecología
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Year: 2002
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Country/ies: Costa Rica
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Content language: Spanish
Author: Altieri, Miguel A. , Nicholls, Clara Inés
Type: Journal article
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