Research Article | Published: 01 June 2009

Performance of multipurpose trees and the associated crops in agroforestry system of Mizoram

P. C. Vanlalhluna and Uttam Kumar Sahoo

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 191-194 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-Y7O827 | Cite this article

Abstract

An evaluation was made on the performance of three tree species viz. Alnus nepalensis D. Don. Melia azadirachta A. Juss. and Gmelina arborea Roxb. and their interactive effects on crop yield during establishment period. The seedlings of all tree species survived better under cropped than un-cropped plots. At the age of 36 months, the maximum height and collar diameter (CD) were attained by Melia azadirachta A. Juss. (356.53 cm and 9.54 cm) and minimum by Alnus nepalensis D. Don. (106.16 cm and 3.91 cm). The seedlings under cropped area became significantly (P<0.05) taller and thicker in comparison to un-cropped area. The yield of Ginger and Turmeric was found better under tree-crop association than pure crops after a 3-yr period. Our results depict that tree-crop association may provide better micro-site conditions like soil moisture and nutrients than control (pure crop) and may favour better crop productivity.

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Vanlalhluna, P.C. and Sahoo, U.K., 2009. Performance of multipurpose trees and the associated crops in agroforestry system of Mizoram. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(2), pp.191-194. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-Y7O827

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