[ Analyse des potentialités agro-pédologiques dans un contexte de changement climatique: Comparaison des systèmes agroforestiers cacaoyers, jachères et forêts ]
Volume 40, Issue 4, October 2023, Pages 1103–1112
Akotto Odi Faustin1, N’Guessan Kouamé Jean-Claude2, Kouadio Konan Kan Hippolyte3, and Kouamé Konan Constant4
1 Département des Sciences du sol, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, UFR STRM, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
2 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
3 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
4 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
Original language: French
Copyright © 2023 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The comparative study of cocoa-based agroforests, fallow lands, and forests in the Akoupé department reveals promising results in combating climate change. Cocoa-based agroforests (SAFs) stand out with a higher average nitrogen content (0.22) compared to fallow lands (0.14) and forests (0.08), promoting carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Correlation analysis shows a moderate positive relationship between nitrogen and potassium, enhancing nutrient utilization and strengthening crop resilience against climate variations. While SAFs sometimes exceed sustainable agriculture thresholds for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and to a lesser extent, fallow lands for nitrogen, sustainable management practices (crop rotation, organic fertilization) can mitigate these exceedances. Overall, SAFs prove to be powerful allies against climate change. Their carbon sequestration capacity, resilience, and agricultural potential make them essential systems for sustainable agriculture. These findings can guide farmers and policymakers towards environmentally friendly practices and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.
Author Keywords: Agroforests, cocoa, climate change, resilience, sustainable management.
Volume 40, Issue 4, October 2023, Pages 1103–1112
Akotto Odi Faustin1, N’Guessan Kouamé Jean-Claude2, Kouadio Konan Kan Hippolyte3, and Kouamé Konan Constant4
1 Département des Sciences du sol, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, UFR STRM, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
2 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
3 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
4 Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture Program, Laboratory of Soil Sciences, Water, and Geomaterials (LSSEG), Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences (STRM), Felix Houphouet-Boigny University Abidjan (UFHB), 22 BP 582 Abidjan 22, Côte d’Ivoire
Original language: French
Copyright © 2023 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
The comparative study of cocoa-based agroforests, fallow lands, and forests in the Akoupé department reveals promising results in combating climate change. Cocoa-based agroforests (SAFs) stand out with a higher average nitrogen content (0.22) compared to fallow lands (0.14) and forests (0.08), promoting carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Correlation analysis shows a moderate positive relationship between nitrogen and potassium, enhancing nutrient utilization and strengthening crop resilience against climate variations. While SAFs sometimes exceed sustainable agriculture thresholds for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and to a lesser extent, fallow lands for nitrogen, sustainable management practices (crop rotation, organic fertilization) can mitigate these exceedances. Overall, SAFs prove to be powerful allies against climate change. Their carbon sequestration capacity, resilience, and agricultural potential make them essential systems for sustainable agriculture. These findings can guide farmers and policymakers towards environmentally friendly practices and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.
Author Keywords: Agroforests, cocoa, climate change, resilience, sustainable management.
Abstract: (french)
L’étude comparative des agroforêts à base de cacaoyer, jachères et forêts dans le département d’Akoupé révèle des résultats prometteurs pour lutter contre le changement climatique. Les agroforêts à base de cacaoyer (SAFs) se distinguent par une moyenne élevée en azote (0,22) par rapport aux jachères (0,14) et aux forêts (0,08), favorisant le stockage de carbone et réduisant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. L’analyse de corrélation montre une relation positive modérée entre l’azote et le potassium, favorisant une meilleure utilisation des nutriments et renforçant la résilience des cultures face aux variations climatiques. Comparés aux seuils pour une agriculture durable, les SAFs dépassent parfois les limites pour l’azote, le phosphore et le potassium, et dans une moindre mesure dans les jachères pour l’azote. Mais des pratiques de gestion durable (rotation des cultures, apport d’engrais organique) peuvent atténuer ces dépassements. Au total, les SAFs sont des alliées puissantes contre le changement climatique. Leur capacité de stockage de carbone, résilience et potentiel agricole en font des systèmes essentiels pour une agriculture durable. Ces résultats peuvent guider les agriculteurs et décideurs vers des pratiques respectueuses de l’environnement et contribuer à un avenir plus vert et durable.
Author Keywords: Agroforêts, cacaoyer, changement climatique, résilience, gestion durable.
How to Cite this Article
Akotto Odi Faustin, N’Guessan Kouamé Jean-Claude, Kouadio Konan Kan Hippolyte, and Kouamé Konan Constant, “Analysis of agro-pedological potentialities in the context of climate change: A comparative study of cocoa agroforestry systems, fallow lands, and forests,” International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 1103–1112, October 2023.
