Stefan Seiter has written: 'Intercropping trees in a vegetable production systems' -- subject(s): Intercropping
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Faye Frances Benedict has written: 'Structure, function, and stability of intercropping systems in Tanzania' -- subject(s): Intercropping, Agriculture
intercropping is the practice of growing two or more crops in proximity.
Intercropping represents wise land management since it allows the growth of different crops in the same piece of land. This results into greater yield that is produce from the same land.
intercropping
Cultivating two or more crops at the same time in the same land area.
There is a competition between the plants for light,water and soil nutrients and the harvesting of one crop component can damage the others.
prevents the build up of disease. if you integrate legumes and a non growing season you also enable the soil to "recharge"
John H. Vandermeer has written: 'The ecology of intercropping' -- subject(s): Agricultural ecology, Intercropping 'The ecology of agroecosystems' -- subject(s): Food, Soil chemistry, Moral and ethical aspects, Quality, Agricultural ecology 'Ecological resources in New York State's colleges and universities' -- subject(s): Directories, Ecologists, Ecology, Study and teaching (Higher)
Intercropping helps prevent erosion by increasing ground cover and root density, which reduces the impact of raindrops on soil, slows water runoff, and holds soil in place. Different crops with varying root structures also help improve soil structure and stability, making it more resistant to erosion. Overall, intercropping contributes to better soil conservation and reduces the risk of erosion.
Donald L. Plucknett has written: 'Managing pastures and cattle under coconuts' -- subject(s): Cattle, Coconut palm, Intercropping, Pastures, Tropics