Abstract
ABSTRACTLow indigenous soil fertility is cited as a major problem in Uganda, where trees are integrated with bananas. Dominant trees were subjected to pruning regimes; 0, 25 and 50%. Litter decomposition was assessed using 480 bags (4 bags per tree × 4 trees × 3 regimes × 5 sites × 2 seasons). Decomposition was in order Ficus natalensis > Albizia coriaria > Mangifera indica > Artocarpus heterophyllus and highest in the wet season. Sprouting was highest in the dry season. Albizia coriaria had longest sprouts. Based on our results Ficus natalensis and Albizia coriaria should be integrated more and 50% pruning regime should be done.
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