Benefit and Compatibility of Maize (Zea mays L.) Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Intercropping as Affected by Spacing and Row Arrangements
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https://doi.org/10.20372/afnr.v1i1.62Keywords:
Competition, Monetary advantage, Land equivalent ratio, Maize, GroundnutAbstract
A study was conducted during the main cropping season of 2015 /2016 at Wollega University Uke Research and Demonstration station with the objectives of determining the effect of row arrangements and spacing in maize groundnut intercropping on benefit and compatibility of the crops. Maize BH 540 and groundnut (local) were used as a planting material. The treatments consisted of four row arrangements with five intra row spacing for groundnut combined factorially and arranged in randomized complete block design. Groundnut sole was planted at row and plant spacing of (60X10) cm. Row spacing for the intercropped groundnut was 37.5cm when 1:1 and 2:1 row arrangement and 25cm was used in 1X2 and 2X2 row arrangements. Intercropped and maize sole was planted at a spacing of 75 x 25 cm. Data were collected on land equivalent ratio, Competitive ratio, Relative crowding coefficient Agressivity ratio, Area time equivalent ratio and Monetary advantage of the crops. Treatment 1:2X10cm is compatible and beneficial in terms of land equivalent ratio and monetary advantage. The land equivalent ratio, competitive ratio agressivity ratio, area time equivalent ratio and monetary advantage were significantly affected at probability <0.05 due to the interaction effects of row arrangements and spacing and interaction effects. The competitive ratio values were positive for both crops but greater for maize. The additional yield obtained from the crops in the intercropping not only compensated the yield lost but also resulted in more revenue. Hence, intercropping of maize/groundnut is advantageous for the farmers.
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