The culture of ube (Dioscorea alata) as component crop in horticulture-based agroforestry

Professorial Chair Lecture

SEARCA Professorial Chair Lecture

Date

7-14-2000

Abstract

This paper deals with ube (Dioscorea alata L.) as a compatible crop in horticulture - based agroforestry, utilizing live woody or herbaceous perennial horticultural crops as vine support. The growth habits of ube that complement the morphology and fruiting habits of certain perennial crops, and the cultural practice of growing ube with perennial horticultural crops are described.

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Language

English

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