Effects of Intercropping on Yield and Returns in Corn and Sorghum

The yield and gross returns (Rs/ha) were studied over two years in three experiments on intercropping in corn and sorghum. Paired-row planting recorded 8 to 12% and 44% higher yield in corn and sorghum respectively over conventional equidistant planting at the same plant populations. Additional gros...

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Published in:Experimental agriculture 1980-04, Vol.16 (2), p.179-184
Main Authors: Reddy, K. Anand, Reddy, K. Raj, Reddy, M. Devender
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The yield and gross returns (Rs/ha) were studied over two years in three experiments on intercropping in corn and sorghum. Paired-row planting recorded 8 to 12% and 44% higher yield in corn and sorghum respectively over conventional equidistant planting at the same plant populations. Additional gross returns due to intercropping ranged from 24 to 76% in corn (1975–76 winter) and 4 to 56% in corn and 15 to 75% in sorghum (1976 rainy season) compared to pure crops. Intercropping was beneficial, particularly in the limited cropping periods of this semi-arid tropical zone.
ISSN:0014-4797
1469-4441
DOI:10.1017/S0014479700010887