Continuous cultivation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in monoculture systems represents the greatest factor deteriorating soil organic matter (SOM) in smallholder farms. With an aim to breaking this norm, a 2-year field trial intercropping potato with two legumes: lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) ...
Spatial arrangement of crops is critical in determining the growth and yield of lower crops in intercropping. The productivity of two spatial
arrangements of pearl millet-groundnut intercrops was studied in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria during 2014 rainy season at Wasai (5ˈN, 08o62ˈE) in Minjibir ...
Aliyu, K.T.
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Ajeigbe, Hakeem A.
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Mohammed, I.B.
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[Performance of groundnut genotypes under millet based intercropping systems in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria]
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Performance of groundnut genotypes under millet based intercropping systems in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria
Banana-legume intercropping systems are commonly practiced in the highland zones of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to maximize land use and intensify crop production. However, banana leaves are pruned during legume intercropping to improve sunlight penetration for the legume. On-farm ex...
Ntamwira, J.
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Pypers, Pieter
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Vanlauwe, Bernard
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Ruhigwa, B.
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Lepoint, P.
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Dheda Djailo, B.
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Monde, T.
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Kamira, M.
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Blomme, Guy
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[Effect of banana leaf pruning on banana and legume yield under intercropping in farmers' fields in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Effect of banana leaf pruning on banana and legume yield under intercropping in farmers' fields in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Smallholder farmers in the Guinea savanna practise cereal-legume intercropping to mitigate risks of crop failure in mono-cropping. The productivity of cereal-legume intercrops could be influenced by the spatial arrangement of the intercrops and the soil fertility status. Knowledge on the effect o...
Kermah, M.
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Franke, A.C.
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Adjei-Nsiah, Samuel
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Ahiabor, B.D.K.
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Abaidoo, R.C.
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Giller, Ken E.
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[Maize-grain legume intercropping for enhanced resource use efficiency and crop productivity in the Guinea savanna of northern Ghana]
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Maize-grain legume intercropping for enhanced resource use efficiency and crop productivity in the Guinea savanna of northern Ghana
Even though potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-based intercropping systems are widely practised in developing countries, only a few studies have focused on legumes as the companion intercrops. This study was conducted to assess the effect of incorporating legumes into the potato production system on g...
Gitari, H.I.
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Gachene, C.K.K.
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Kamau, S.
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Nyawade, S.
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Sharma, K.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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Karanja, N.
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[Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems.]
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Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems.
Asiimwe, A.
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Tabu, I.M.
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Lemaga, B.
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Tumwegamire, Silver
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[Effect of maize intercrop plant densities on yield and <beta>-carotene contents of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes.]
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Effect of maize intercrop plant densities on yield and <beta>-carotene contents of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes.
A study was conducted to identify the most suitable intercropping arrangement in smallholder farms in Western Kenya. Biomass and N (nitrogen)-accumulation, N2 fixation and grain yield of maize and soybeans grown as intercrops at three planting densities were assessed. The study was conducted in f...
Simbine, M.G.
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Baijukya, Frederick P.
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Onwonga, R.N.
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[Intermediate maturing soybean produce multiple benefits at 1:2 maize: soybean planting density]
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Intermediate maturing soybean produce multiple benefits at 1:2 maize: soybean planting density
Yam was intercropped with maize, okra, and sweet potato and subjected to various periods of weed interference and weed-free regimes. The field trials were conducted for two cropping seasons at the research farm of the National Root Crops Institute, Umudike, Nigeria, 5° 29' N latitude and 7° 32' E...
Orkwor, G.
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Okereke, O.
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Ezedinma, C.
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Hahn, S.
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Ezumah, H.
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Akobundu, I.
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[Response of yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) to various periods of weed interference in an intercropping with maize (Zea mays L.), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench), and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam)]
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Response of yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) to various periods of weed interference in an intercropping with maize (Zea mays L.), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench), and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam)
The cassava whiteflies Aleurotrachelus socialis and Trialeurodes variabilis are outbreak pests which cause high yield losses in the Departments of Tolima and Cauca, Colombia. Studies were undertaken to examine the effects of intercopping and cassava varietal mixtures on whitefly population dynami...
Gold, C.
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[The effects of cropping systems on cassava whiteflies in Columbia: implications for control of African cassava mosaic virus disease]
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The effects of cropping systems on cassava whiteflies in Columbia: implications for control of African cassava mosaic virus disease
Intercropping cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and maize (Zea mays L.) can alleviate weed problems. The weeds which might otherwise build up before cassava covers the ground can be replaced by the cereal. The objective of this study was to determine effects of intercropping and fertilizer appli...
Olasantan, F.
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Lucas, E.
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Ezumah, H.
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[Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize]
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Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize