Studies on Microbial Dynamics in Little Millet (Panicum sumatrense L.) based Intercropping System under Rainfed Condition

Abstract

during rabi season (October 2018 -January 2019) to evolve suitable little millet (Panicum sumatrense L) based intercropping system under rainfed condition. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with eight treatments and replicated thrice. The population of soil bacteria, fungi, actinobacteria, Azospirillum and dehydrogenase enzyme activities were recorded under different little millet based intercropping system as a measure of soil microbial dynamics. Among the treatments, soil microbial population was higher in little millet intercropped with both pulses and legumes. Also, the dehydrogenase enzyme activity was more in intercropping compared to mono-cropping and nonlegume intercropping system.

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“…This approach optimizes the utilization of environmental resources, aiming to maximize the output per unit area over a given period [5]. The fundamental principle of intercropping is to grow two or more crops together allowing them to explore the environment more effectively better than one, ultimately leading to increased yields [6]. The combination of millets and legumes in intercropping systems has garnered attention from agronomists, due to both established and theoretical advantages.…”