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Faidherbia albida creates fertility islands and boosts yields

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This poster, developed as a collaboration of scientists and farmers, presents research findings on how *Faidherbia albida* trees create 'fertility islands' that enhance soil fertility and increase crop yields under their canopy. It illustrates how these trees improve nutrient cycling, soil organic matter, and moisture retention, leading to higher productivity compared to open fields. Insights from modeling are also included, showing the potential impact on yields if tree density were increased across farmland. The poster is intended to spark discussions with farmers on the potential of *Faidherbia* for building more resilient and productive farming systems, and was refined through an interactive process to combine scientific evidence with local perspectives. If you would like to know more we invite you to watch our video on the fascinating tree Faidherbia (link below). YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/qjH6j5hDMvQ?feature=shared

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17085910

Authors: Beck, Lilian, Koomson, Eric, Sousa, Fernando, Aziz Diouf, Abdoul, Cadisch, Georg

Institutions: University of Hohenheim, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau

Language: English

Topic: African Botany and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Forestry

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission