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 …

Relay cropping (RC) is a multiple cropping system that consists in planting a second crop
into a standing first crop prior to its harvest. RC has potential to address food security and …

Crop growth in process based crop models is controlled by different parameters. Model
calibration is necessary for application to new cultivars and environment. We applied a …

Intercropping is a sustainable agricultural practice used worldwide for highly efficient
utilization of resources. However, short crops often grow under the shade of the canopy of …

Soil-crop simulation models can be a valuable tool in evaluating conservation tillage
practices which are viable both economically and environmentally. The objective of this …

Intercropping controls a variety of agroecosystem processes that are crucial for effective crop
production by increasing crop diversity. Prior studies have frequently concentrated on crop …

Intercropping is the cultivation of multiple crop species on the same land. Relay strip
intercropping is an intercropping system in which the component species are grown in strips …

Abstract In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) efforts to achieve food security are challenged by
poverty, low soil fertility, unequal global trade relationships, population growth, weak …

Intercropping can improve productivity per unit incident radiation by increasing the
interception of solar radiation and/or maintaining higher radiation-use efficiency (RUE). This …

Maize-based intercropping, especially with legumes, can result in increased yields of the
whole cropping system and lead to efficient utilization of soil phosphorus (P). Field …