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Homegardens are considered a sustainable production system in the tropics, which contributes to biodiversity conservation. The aim of this study was the description of crop diversity, structure and management of homegardens in Central Sulawesi and their classification. In 30 homegardens randomly selected from three villages adjacent to the Lore Lindu National Park, species diversity and abundance were assessed and the Shannon index was calculated. Overall 149 crop species were identified, mainly fruit, vegetable, spice, or medicinal plants. The number of vegetation layers differed depending on age and size of homegardens. Cluster analysis of crop species composition was used to classify different garden types. Not only the spectrum of species cultivated in the homegardens but also the occurrence of these garden types was different among the three villages. This finding was supported by Sørensen's coefficient. Homegardens from one village, mainly inhabited by transmigrants, contrasted strongly with those from the other two. A markedly lower number of crop species was cultivated there, and species composition was clearly different. The number of crop species and species composition found in homegardens may be attributed to socio-economic conditions of garden keepers as well as to soil quality. Both productivity and sustainability can be enhanced, e.g., by improved soil fertility management such as applying available farm yard manure.
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Kehlenbeck, K., Maass, B. Crop diversity and classification of homegardens in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Agroforest Syst 63, 53–62 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:AGFO.0000049433.95038.25
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