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Apple (Malus domestica)
Compatible Crops: Strawberries, clover, onions. Benefits: Enhances pollinator habitat, promotes beneficial insects, intercropping can reduce pests.
Oak (Quercus spp.)
Compatible Crops: Shade-tolerant herbs, mushrooms. Benefits: Supports biodiversity, provides valuable timber, habitat for wildlife.
Bamboo (Bambusoideae)
Compatible Crops: Medicinal herbs, ginger, turmeric. Benefits: Erosion control, bamboo can be harvested for various products, promotes microclimate stability.
Cacao (Theobroma cacao)
Compatible Crops: Bananas, coconut, coffee. Benefits: Shade provision is vital for cacao, enhances biodiversity, intercropping can boost overall yields.
Citrus (Citrus spp.)
Compatible Crops: Marigold, chives, beans. Benefits: Pest control through companion planting, high-value fruit crops, improves local air quality.
Poplar (Populus spp.)
Compatible Crops: Wheat, soybeans, corn. Benefits: Rapid growth for biomass production, windbreak, capable of phytoremediation.
Coffee (Coffea spp.)
Compatible Crops: Macadamia, avocado, papaya. Benefits: Shade heightens coffee quality, diverse income streams, promotes ecosystem services.
Chestnut (Castanea spp.)
Compatible Crops: Garlic, kale, Swiss chard. Benefits: Nut production, attracts beneficial insects, deep roots improve soil structure.
Peach (Prunus persica)
Compatible Crops: Spring bulbs, spinach, lettuce. Benefits: Early blooming provides pollinator support, fruit production, ornamental value.
Eucalyptus spp.
Compatible Crops: Grasses, legumes, oilseeds. Benefits: Drought resistance, high market value, essential oils can be extracted.
Pine (Pinus spp.)
Compatible Crops: Berries, ginseng, ferns. Benefits: Soil stabilization, resin products, suitable for acidic soils.
Acacia (Acacia spp.)
Compatible Crops: Legumes, grains, forage crops. Benefits: Nitrogen fixation enriches soil, quick growth for fuelwood, good for reforestation efforts.
Mango (Mangifera indica)
Compatible Crops: Pulses, root vegetables, chili peppers. Benefits: Fruit production, microclimate regulation, supports a variety of wildlife.
Walnut (Juglans spp.)
Compatible Crops: Cereal crops, pasture grasses. Benefits: Provides allelopathic properties, improves microclimate, long-term economic benefits.
Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Compatible Crops: Assorted flowers, legumes, small fruits. Benefits: Enhances landscape aesthetics, compatible with cover crops, and provides stable income.
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