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Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity

Di Francescantonio, Débora et al · Springer · 2025

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Di Francescantonio, Débora et al
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Springer
Year
2025
ISSN
0167-4366
ISSN
0167-4366
Language
English

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Agroforestry systems (AFS) offer sustainable alternatives to monoculture for crops such as yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). This study assessed the impact of AFS and monoculture on yield, secondary metabolites, and physiological responses of yerba mate plants, alongside seasonal variations in microclimatic conditions and herbivory attacks. The AFS, featuring Toona ciliata intercropped with yerba mate, provided approximately 45% shade, reducing extreme temperatures and thermal fluctuations. While yerba mate in monoculture exhibited higher photosynthetic capacity, plants in AFS developed morphological adaptations, such as thinner leaves, enhancing performance under shade. Herbivory was initially higher in AFS during spring but equalized between systems later in the season. Secondary metabolite profiles were similar across both systems, indicating no compromise in product quality. Despite distinct microclimatic conditions, crop yields were comparable between systems. These results highlight the capacity of AFS to buffer environmental stress, enhance plant resilience, and maintain productivity, reinforcing its potential as a sustainable cultivation strategy in a changing climate. Adaptive management that integrates seasonal and phenological dynamics could further optimize system performance. Fil: Di Francescantonio, Débora. Universidad Nacional de Misiones. Facultad de Ciencias Forestales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Nordeste. Instituto de Biología Subtropical. Instituto de Biología Subtropical - Nodo Puerto Iguazú | Universidad Nacional de Misiones. Instituto de Biología Subtropical. Instituto de Biología Subtropical - Nodo Puerto Iguazú; Argentina Fil: Villagra, Mariana. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Nordeste. Instituto de Biología Subtropical. Instituto de Biología Subtropical - Nodo Puerto Iguazú | Universidad Nacional de Misiones. Instituto de Biología Subtropical. Instituto de Biología Subtropical - Nodo Puerto Iguazú; Argentina

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Di Francescantonio, D. E. A. (2025). Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity. http://hdl.handle.net/11336/273805

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Di Francescantonio, Débora et al. "Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity." 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11336/273805.

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Di Francescantonio, Débora et al. 2025. "Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity.". http://hdl.handle.net/11336/273805.

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Di Francescantonio, D. E. A. 2025, Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity, Springer, available at: http://hdl.handle.net/11336/273805 [Accessed 5 Aug. 2026].

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Title
Agroforestry systems can protect yerba mate crops from extreme environmental conditions without altering their secondary metabolites and productivity
Author / contributors
Di Francescantonio, Débora et al
Publisher
Springer
Publication year
2025
ISSN
0167-4366
ISSN
0167-4366
Language
English

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