Agriculture · Agroforestry Systems and Windbreaks
In the design of an agrisilvicultural system, what is the specific placement and primary objective of Windbreaks and Shelterbelts?
- 1They are planted in rows perpendicular to prevailing winds to protect crops and reduce evaporation.✓
- 2They are planted in rows parallel to prevailing winds to maximize airflow and increase transpiration.
- 3They are maintained as scattered, random clusters to facilitate the use of large agricultural machinery.
- 4They are planted exclusively in deep soil trenches to prioritize the extraction of nutrients from the subsoil.
Correct answer
They are planted in rows perpendicular to prevailing winds to protect crops and reduce evaporation.
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