Potentials of Multiple Cropping Systems in Young Rubber Plantations

Esekhade, T.U.; Orimoloye, J. R.; Ugwa, I. K.; Idoko, S.O.

doi:10.1300/j064v22n04_07

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“…The increase in the soil pH values in intercropped systems compared with sole cropping systems as encountered at Kamujine site, demonstrates that intercropping lead to reduction in soil acidity compared to monocropping systems, probably due to higher organic material generation. Similarly, Esekhade and Idoko (2010) and Esekhade et al (2003) observed higher soil pH in intercropping treatments compared with soil under monocropping. Yasin et al (2010) argued that, decomposition product of organic matter (maize) in the soil can play a role as soil pH regulator.…”

Section: Effects Of Maizesoybean Intercropping Patterns On Chemical Smentioning

confidence: 70%

Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on soil mineral-N, N-uptake and soil properties

Matusso¹,

Mugwe²,

Mucheru-Muna³

2014

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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The adoption of ISFM technologies such as maize-soybean intercropping system is being promoted as one of the options to address low soil fertility and crop productivity among the farmers of the central highland of Kenya. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine the effects of maize-soybean intercropping patterns on soil inorganic N, N uptake and soil chemical properties. The experiment conducted during 2012 LR and 2012 SR and it was arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications. The treatments were four maize (M)soybean (S) intercropping patterns (conventional=1M:1S; MBILI-MBILI=2M:2S; 2M:4S; 2M:6S) and two sole crops of maize and soybean, respectively. The results showed that at Embu during 2012 LR, at harvest the MBILI and 2M:4S treatments observed significantly (p=0.0525) the lowest N0 3-N content (8.24 mg kg-1 and 9.15 mg kg-1 , respectively); and at Kamujine during the same 2012 LR, at harvest the sole soybean treatment recorded statistically (p = 0.0301) the highest N0 3-N content (8.24 mg kg-1). At Kamujine the sole soybean treatment recorded statistically (p=0.0131) the highest (12.84 mg kg-1) soil mineral N. The N uptake by maize and soybean was significantly affected by the intercropping patterns and it was positively correlated with soil mineral N, at both sites during the sampling period. During 2012 SR at Embu site, the MBILI treatment observed significantly the highest soil total N value of 0.05% (p=0.0530). The soil SOC was not significantly affected by the intercropping patterns at this location. The SOC was significantly affected by the intercropping and the conventional treatment recorded the highest value of 2.46%, p=0.0020.

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Section: Effects Of Maizesoybean Intercropping Patterns On Chemical Smentioning

confidence: 70%

Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on soil mineral-N, N-uptake and soil properties

Matusso¹,

Mugwe²,

Mucheru-Muna³

2014

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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“…AHER showed a comparative advantage of multiple cropping over sole cropping when rubber is intercropped with melon and soybean. Rubber and melon showed a higher AHER of 2.41 while rubber and soybean showed a least value of 1.20 [32].…”

Section: Area Harvest Equivalent Ratio (Aher)mentioning

confidence: 92%

Growth and Dry Matter Accumulation of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.) as Influenced by Different Plating Pattern Under Okra - Cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L.) Intercropping

Maduwanthi¹,

Karunarathna²

2019

JHPR

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Compared to sole cropping, intercropping systems can more efficiently use the existing resources which ultimately lead to improved plant growth and dry matter accumulation. So, most of the farmers in developing countries can follow the intercropping systems with high yielding crop combinations. The experiment was carried out at the Crop Farm of Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2018 to investigate the growth and dry matter accumulation in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) as influenced by different planting patterns under okra-cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) intercropping in sandy regosol. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). Treatments were okra as a sole crop (T1), cowpea as a sole crop (T2), alternative planting of okra and cowpea (T3), 60/150 cm paired row planting of okra with two rows and three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T4 and T5) and 75/120 cm paired row planting of okra with two rows and three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T6 and T7). Plant height, root length, fresh and dry weights of plant, leaf area, leaf area index, canopy width and cumulative yield of okra were higher in T5, while chlorophyll content showed no significant difference (P>0.05) with different planting patterns. The present study concluded that 60/150 cm paired row planting of okra with three rows of cowpea in between paired rows (T5) would be the most suitable planting system in sandy regosol to achieve better growth and dry matter in okra.

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“…Onyekwere et al (2013) observed that all the leguminous food crops, namely, pigeon bean, groundnut, and vegetable cowpea intercropped with Dioscorea dumetorum and maize gave significantly (P < 0.05) higher yield than sole D. dumentorum and that of D. dumentorum/maize intercrops, with the highest yield value obtained from D. dumentorum/maize/groundnut. Thelma (2002) and Esekhade et al (2003) found out that intercropping rubber with arable crops had growth and yield advantages and capable of increasing the returns of the rubber enterprise. In a four-year study of rubber and cassava intercropping, Esekhade et al (2013) found yield of rubber to be zero of which they attributed it to have not attained tappable maturity, but the yield of cassava in the intercrop was superior to the sole crop with a value of 2.…”

Section: Contributions Of Intercropping To the Soil Growth And Yieldmentioning

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In support of a well-planned intercropping systems in south eastern soils of Nigeria: A review

Nweke¹

2018

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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Soil is the medium for all crop production activities and many of the tropical soils especially soils of South Eastern Nigeria show nutrient deficiency problems after only a short period of cultivation because of the fragile nature and prevailing environmental condition. Land available for further crop production purposes in this area is very limited. To offset some of these problems and boast crop production and yields as well as economic returns, farmers use chemical fertilizers extensively on their field. These chemical fertilizers have their attendant problems ranging from non-availability, high cost, and nutrient imbalances to soil acidity. Consumers of agricultural products and farmers are getting more aware of the dangers caused by these chemicals in soil, environment, and health problems in consuming heavily chemically fertilized crops. An alternative to these chemicals is intercropping due to its environmentally friendly approach. Beside the labour management and adequate use of resources available, intercropping system promotes soil fertility maintenance, conservation and balanced nutrient which will improve crop quality and yield. It ensures farmers' flexibility, reduction against crop failures, weed control and profit maximization. This paper reviews the various contributions of intercropping system to soil fertility enhancement, nutrient recycle, and transfers among intercrop species; its effect on growth and yield of crop species as well as enlightenment on the various terms used to describe the intercropping system.

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Potentials of Multiple Cropping Systems in Young Rubber Plantations

Cited by 15 publications

References 2 publications

Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on soil mineral-N, N-uptake and soil properties

Effects of different maize (Zea mays L.) soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping patterns on soil mineral-N, N-uptake and soil properties

Growth and Dry Matter Accumulation of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.) as Influenced by Different Plating Pattern Under Okra - Cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> L.) Intercropping

In support of a well-planned intercropping systems in south eastern soils of Nigeria: A review

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