Intercropping
Intercropping
Intercropping (pronunciation: /ˈɪntərˌkrɒpɪŋ/) is a multiple cropping practice involving growing two or more crops in proximity. The most common goal of intercropping is to produce a greater yield on a given piece of land by making use of resources or ecological processes that would otherwise not be utilized by a single crop.
Etymology
The term "intercropping" comes from the Latin words "inter," meaning "between," and "crop," meaning "to cut off, reap." It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the practice of growing different crops in the same field.
Related Terms
- Polyculture: The simultaneous cultivation of several crops or kinds of animals.
- Monoculture: The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
- Crop rotation: The practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons.
- Companion planting: The planting of different crops in proximity for pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial creatures, maximizing use of space, and to otherwise increase crop productivity.
- Agroforestry: A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intercropping
- Wikipedia's article - Intercropping
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