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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"land equivalent ratio"”.
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Design and analysis of intercropping experiments
… Measures of combined yield are discussed; the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) is shown to be the 'best' index for intercropping. Problems that arise in the standardization of LER are investigated, and use of a single pair of divisors is recommended. The use of systematic designs are advocated for …
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Utilization of water and light resources by annual crops under semi-arid conditions when planted between Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit hedgerows
… system. Using modifications of the renowned Land Equivalent Ratio and energy contents of products of the system, attempts were made to quantify possible benefits of intercropping in terms valid for the community targeted. Studies of water and light distribution in these systems illuminated …
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Nitrogen Acquisition of Pea-Oat and Pea-Canola Intercrops and Their Impact on Subsequent Wheat Crops
… to monocrops. The intercrops produced grain land equivalent ratios (LER) of 0.94 (PO) and 0.98 (PC). In contrast, PC accumulated more above-ground dry matter N than PO and had a 3% advantage over its respective monocrops. This enabled wheat to produce 5% more yield following PC compared to PO …
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Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]: Protein-rich Legume for Improving Soil Fertility and Diversifying Cropping Systems
… has seen increased interest as a short-duration and drought tolerant legume crop, capable of atmospheric N₂ fixation. Mungbean is a protein and iron-rich legume and can be used as vegetable or grain for human consumption or multipurpose crop. At present, few studies have simultaneously …
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The effects of relative planting dates of legumes on productivity of cassava - legume intercrop
… in the smallholder sector. The incorporation of cassava into the existing cropping systems could be beneficia!. However, cassava is a long duration erop that develops slowly during its early growth stages. Therefore, it may be necessary to introduce legumes that will grow and be …
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Three Overlooked Issues: Water Quality, Forage Quality, and Forage Blends Impacting the Feed Efficiency of Dairy Cows
… and BMR grazing corn with different seeding ratios on forage yield, nutrients composition and digestibility. The results showed that monocropping of Vining soybean produced lower DM yield, lower DDM yield, lower NFC yield and lower milk yield (T/ha) compared to intercropping of Vining soybean …