Strip intercropping has been widely applied in arid and semi-arid regions due to high and
stable productivity and efficient utilization of resources. Intercropping can increase water use …

Intercropping existed early in the evolution of agriculture. However, for several decades, use
of this sustainable cropping system approach remained limited to small operations in …

Context Crop type and temporal synchronization are crucial for improving the productivity of
intercropping systems, especially with reduced inputs (nitrogen, N, and phosphorus, P) …

Cropping patterns are defined as the sequence and spatial arrangement of annual crops on
a piece of land. Knowledge of cropping patterns is crucial for crop production and land-use …

Context The intercropping system has shown great advantages in adverse environments
due to balanced use of diverse resources and promotion of sustainable productivity …

Cereal/legume intercropping is becoming a popular production strategy for higher crop
yields and net profits with reduced inputs and environmental impact. However, the effects of …

Different planting patterns affect the light interception of intercrops under intercropping
conditions. Here we revealed that narrow-wide-row relay-intercropping improves the light …

Positive interaction between cereal and legume could drive high system productivity in
intercropping. However, crop performance related to interaction between wheat and faba …

In dryland farming, maize (Zea mays L.) and peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) intercropping has
been widely practiced to achieve sustainable agriculture goals. However, only a few studies …

Herbicide application has long been considered the most efficient weed control method in
agricultural production worldwide. However, long-term use of agrochemicals has numerous …