Research Article | Published: 01 December 1999

Growth performance and economic returns of Pigeon pea in Agroforestry

P. Shanmughavel and K. Francis

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 22 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 351-353 | 1999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-ANGF63 | Cite this article

Abstract

The growth performances and economic returns of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) growing as intercrop in bamboo plantations are discussed. Pigeon pea intercropped in 1:1 rows at 3 m x 3 m spacing (250 plants/ha) and in 1:2 rows at 2 m x 2 m spacing (500 plants/ha) in bamboo plantations. The results of investigation indicated that on annual basis a net amount of Rs. 7900/- (2 m x 2 m) and Rs. 13,300 (3 m x 3 m) can be obtained. This agrisilviculture model provides food, fuel, fodder and timber to rural population.

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Shanmughavel, P. and Francis, K., 1999. Growth performance and economic returns of Pigeon pea in Agroforestry. Indian Journal of Forestry, 22(4), pp.351-353. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1999-ANGF63

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 1999

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