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| Year | Author (s) | Title (and additional information) |
| 2000 | Füssel J et al. | Profitable Crops for Remote Zones with Hot-Humid Climates of Nicaragua (Agroclimatograms in full color: tropical húmid climate) Resumen, Spanish (98 kb) of the consultancy Abstract |
| 1995 | Füssel J | El Corte Correcto en la Poda de los Árboles (The Correct Cut in Tree Pruning) (28 kb) Abstract |
| 1995 | Füssel J and Sandino D |
Cacao Orgánico: Experiencias de Waslala, Nicaragua (Organic Cocoa: Experiences of Waslala, Nicaragua) (32 kb) Abstract |
| 1994 | Füssel J | Curvas a Nivel ¡ Altamente Productivas ! (Contourlines: Highly Productive !) (60 kb) (Agroclimatograms in color: climate sub-humid tropics) Abstract |
| 1991 | Füssel J | Adoption of Agroclimatograms for Assisting
Species Selection in the Tropics. Agroforestry Systems 17: 87-96 (Agroclimatograms in black/white: tropical per-humid, sub- humid and arid climate) Abstract |
Pest Control |
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| Year | Author (s) | Title (and additional information) |
| 1993 | Füssel J | Check Leaf Cutting Ants with the Delicious Canavalia Bean ! (20 kb) Abstract |
| 2000 | Gruber K | Pests You Can Check with Products NEEM NATURAL* (30 kb) Summary |
| 1997 | Füssel J y Paitán R |
Producing Concentrate and Controlling House-Flies with Manure Traps (21 kb) Abstract |
Health |
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| 1999 | Füssel J y Chavarría G |
Del por qué muchos Vinos de Uva Producen
Dolor de Cabeza y del por qué Nuestro Vino De Papay 'Sacuanjoché del Masayá' es tan Saludable (29 kb) |
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| 1998 | Álvarez, G | ¡ Salud ! Nicaragua ya produce vinos. La Prensa, Jueves 15 de Octubre: 1C |
| 1999 | Candia CC | El vino de papaya se abre paso en el mercado nacional. Tiempos del Mundo, Jueves 1 de Abril: 8A |
The Austrian Cooperation Agency works in
two buffer-zones for hot-humid forest reserves
of the tropical country Nicaragua. In these,
the dry season is short, uncertain and Ultisoles
are the predominant soils. Agroforestry-
silvopastoral- an forestry- systems are presented,
adaptable for the agro-ecological and socio-economical
conditions, consisting the species (timber):
Mahogany (Swietena macrophylla), Cedar (Cedrela odorata), Salmwood (Cordia alliodora); (spices): Cassia and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum syn C. vera, C. aromaticum syn C. cassia y C. burmanii), Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), Black / White and Green Pepper (Piper nigrum), Allspice (Pimienta dioica); (non timber forest products): 'Rattan'
('Woman's Reed', Philodendron rigidifolium), Cat Claw (Uncaria tomentosa); (stimulators): Cacao (Theobroma cacao), Coffee Robusta (Coffea canephora) and the fruit trees Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) y Pulasán (N. mutabile).
Experimentation- and verification requirements
are outlined, using a simple cropping design.
Socio-economic factors are analyzed as well,
particularly gender aspects in view of the
proposed species and cropping systems. The
profitability is calculated and market opportunities
for these crops investigated on national
and international level. Go to Summary (Spanish)
Factors to establish contour lines - combination
of forage grasses (Andropogon gayanus, Kunth), timber trees (Azadirachta indica, A. Juss.) and multiple purpose trees (Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp.) - are examined. The average
yield of a contour line (1 m wide, dry material,
9 repetitions, exclusive of A. indica), was
9.8 kg/m total biomass and 7.1 kg/m of forage.
A check list is provided, lining out the
potential advantages and disadvantages of
contour lines and direct seeding.
An agroclimatogram is presented, which allows
analysis of agroclimatological factors and
similarities. The diagram includes data for
temperature, precipitation, potential evapotranspiration
and water budget.
A biological method to control leaf cutting ants (Atta spp.) using Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC. bean is outlined, including the efficient traditional practice of broadcasting seed. Recipes to prepare canavalia like 'French Beans' and in salad.
Agroclimatograms are presented for assisting species selection in the tropics by analyzing agroclimatological factors and similarities. The diagrams include data for temperature, precipitation, water budget and potential evapotranspiration (PET) A computer program to calculate the PET is provided and Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab) is used as an illustrative example.
Proper techniques for pruning trees are outlined and a brief introduction to their physiology is given. The correct cut of branches and co- dominant stems are explained. Do not leave stubs when pruning branches nor do flash cuts ! Cut as close as possible to the collar without hurting it !
The management of organic cocoa in traditional and semi- technically agroforestry systems is described, including nursery management, prevention of pests and diseases, establishment of the upper stratum, associations with other crops, pruning techniques and its benefits. It is concluded, that these production systems potentially protect the humid tropical forest remaining in the zone, and are profitable for the producers of Waslala, Nicaragua.
Abstract
Simple but efficient traps are described, using basically pig-manure to encourage flies to deposit their eggs into the trap. The emerging muggers may be fed directly to poultry or the pupae processed to high value flour (64% digestible protein).
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