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Lower-intensity coconut farming boosts yields and soil health in West Africa
- April 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New research shows that lower-intensity management of coconut palm plantations can sustain, or even increase, crop yields while improving soil health. The new approach, published in Plants, People, Planet, reduces harmful pathogens and promotes beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, providing a practical model for more sustainable tropical agriculture.
Originally published at Phys.org