Do agroforestry systems improve soil functioning? a comparison with other land uses

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My mother for the complicity, encouragement and care not just now, but for all my life.My colleagues Jorge Locatelli, Gustavo de Godoy, Gustavo Valani, João Victor Fernandes and Aline Martini for the help and support, and the interns, Lucas and Bianca, for all the assistance. "Rossi" for all the assistance with soil sampling and laboratory analysis, Luiz Silva (in memory) and Dorival, for the willingness. And thanks to the lab interns Julia and Caroline for the patience and help.My friends, Mariana Watanabe and Mayara Budemberg, for their support and patience at all stages of this process.