Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

Intercropping of Soybean (Glycine max) in bamboo plantations

P. Shanmughavel and K. Francis

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 206-208 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-M18J04 | Cite this article

Abstract

The growth performances and economic returns of Soybean (Glycine max) growing as intercrop in bamboo plantations are discussed. Soybean intercropped in 1:1 rows at 3 x 3 m spacing with 1111 plants per ha, out of which only 35% of plants were established. Productivity of Soybean in the intercropped stand was found to be lower (1400 kg/ha.) compared with pure Soybean plantation (1700 kg/ha.). Similar results were observed in Bamboo. The land equivalent ratio (LER) of bamboo producing culms (dry weight) with Soybean intercrop found in the ratio of 1:2. The results of the investigations indicated that on an annual basis a net amount of Rs. 8300/= can be obtained. It can be recommended that Soybean may be grown as intercrop in the initial stages of bamboo plantations over red lateritic soils in tropics.

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Shanmughavel, P. and Francis, K., 2001. Intercropping of Soybean (Glycine max) in bamboo plantations. Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.206-208. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-M18J04

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2001

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