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Agricultural practice that conserves soil by reducing erosion and retaining moisture, hence it can enhance soil fertility and reduce labor and energy inputs in tropical farming systems.

Combines different management strategies and practices to minimize the use of pesticides, which can lead to a more eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture in tropical regions.

The technique of growing plants from tissues or cells in a controlled environment, allowing for the rapid propagation of disease-free and high-quality planting material suited to tropical climates.

Inducing the multiplication of the normal set of chromosomes, which can lead to increases in fruit and flower size, and may confer other advantages relevant to tropical agriculture.

The creation of mutations in a plant's DNA using chemicals or radiation, leading to new traits which could be beneficial for crop adaptation in tropical environments.

Integrating trees with crops and livestock, which can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems in the tropics.

Enhancing the nutritional value of crops through traditional breeding techniques or genetic modification, aiming to combat malnutrition in tropical regions where diets are often limited in diversity.

Developing crops that can better tolerate high levels of soil salinity, which is important for tropical coastal regions where saline soils are common.

Developing crop species and varieties which can withstand temporary flooding, essential for tropical regions with heavy rainfall and potential waterlogging conditions.

The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnology, offering the potential for developing crops with enhanced nutrition, faster growth, and resistance to pests and diseases prevalent in tropical regions.

A soil conservation practice used to create a flat or gently sloping land on hillsides, helping to reduce soil erosion and water loss in tropical mountainous regions.

Growing two or more crops in proximity, which can result in higher yields and more efficient use of space and resources, particularly beneficial in diverse tropical ecosystems.

Practices designed to enhance soil quality and nutrient availability, including the use of compost, manures, and cover crops, crucial for achieving high productivity in tropical soils.

Combining traits of two different plants to create offspring with desirable characteristics, which can lead to higher yields and better resistance to local stresses in tropical climates.

The use of crops planted to cover the soil rather than for the purpose of being harvested, which can prevent erosion, improve soil moisture, and add nutrients, especially beneficial in tropical climates with year-round growing potential.

Uses molecular markers to select for desirable traits at the seed or plantlet stage, increasing the efficiency of breeding programs in the tropics by reducing time and resources.

Breeding or selection of crop varieties that can sustain productivity under low water conditions which is crucial in many tropical areas prone to drought.

A system that relies on ecological processes, biodiversity, and cycles adapted to local conditions, fostering healthy soils and environmental sustainability in tropical regions.

Planting along the natural contours of the land to reduce soil erosion, which is particularly important on the sloped lands of tropical regions.