Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*

The study reports comparative bioeconomic efficiency of different cotton based intercropping systems using high yielding cotton cv. NIAB 78 of Pakistan in 80 cm spaced rows and 120/40 cm spaced rows with cowpea and sorghum as intercrops. Land equivalent ratio showed 32-46 % advantage over sole cro...

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Main Author: Muhammad Aasim
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Language:English
Published: Ankara University 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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description The study reports comparative bioeconomic efficiency of different cotton based intercropping systems using high yielding cotton cv. NIAB 78 of Pakistan in 80 cm spaced rows and 120/40 cm spaced rows with cowpea and sorghum as intercrops. Land equivalent ratio showed 32-46 % advantage over sole cropping in both planting patterns. Values of Area time equivalent ratio showed 5-13 % advantage in cotton+cowpea and 9-23 % disadvantage in cotton+sorghum intercropping. Agressivity and competitive ratio showed dominancy of cotton over intercrops while intercrops were more dominant than cotton in actual yield loss values. Values of AYL showed an advantage of 32.1 % to 116.3 % from intercropping due to recovery made by intercrops. Intercropping advantage values showed intercropping disadvantage (-3.865 to -151.035) from intercropping due to price diffference of the component crop which meant that intercrops failed to compensate. Monetary advantage index values were also positive showing a definite yield advantage. Intercropping with cowpea reduced the yield of cotton, however, it seemed more appropriate for intercropping with cotton in both 80 cm and 120/40 cm spaced rows.. 120/40 cm spaced rows spacing seemed better compared to single row spacing for easy handling of intercrops and sole cotton, therefore, it is recommended for mechanical farming in Pakistan.
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spelling doaj-art-a411a3d4cac949e08f35bd627a3a3c732025-08-20T02:00:37ZengAnkara UniversityJournal of Agricultural Sciences1300-75802148-92972008-01-01140410.1501/Tarimbil_000000104845Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*Muhammad Aasim0ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİThe study reports comparative bioeconomic efficiency of different cotton based intercropping systems using high yielding cotton cv. NIAB 78 of Pakistan in 80 cm spaced rows and 120/40 cm spaced rows with cowpea and sorghum as intercrops. Land equivalent ratio showed 32-46 % advantage over sole cropping in both planting patterns. Values of Area time equivalent ratio showed 5-13 % advantage in cotton+cowpea and 9-23 % disadvantage in cotton+sorghum intercropping. Agressivity and competitive ratio showed dominancy of cotton over intercrops while intercrops were more dominant than cotton in actual yield loss values. Values of AYL showed an advantage of 32.1 % to 116.3 % from intercropping due to recovery made by intercrops. Intercropping advantage values showed intercropping disadvantage (-3.865 to -151.035) from intercropping due to price diffference of the component crop which meant that intercrops failed to compensate. Monetary advantage index values were also positive showing a definite yield advantage. Intercropping with cowpea reduced the yield of cotton, however, it seemed more appropriate for intercropping with cotton in both 80 cm and 120/40 cm spaced rows.. 120/40 cm spaced rows spacing seemed better compared to single row spacing for easy handling of intercrops and sole cotton, therefore, it is recommended for mechanical farming in Pakistan.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1871497competition indicescottoncowpeasorghumintercroppingplanting pattern
spellingShingle Muhammad Aasim
Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
Journal of Agricultural Sciences
competition indices
cotton
cowpea
sorghum
intercropping
planting pattern
title Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
title_full Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
title_fullStr Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
title_full_unstemmed Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
title_short Yield and Competition Indices of Intercropping Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Using Different Planting Patterns*
title_sort yield and competition indices of intercropping cotton gossypium hirsutum l using different planting patterns
topic competition indices
cotton
cowpea
sorghum
intercropping
planting pattern
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1871497
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