Research Article | Published: 01 December 2001

Intercropping of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in bamboo plantations

P. Shanmughavel and K. Francis

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 140-142 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2001-X7TX43 | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper presents the results of intercropping trials of turmeric (Curcuma longa) in the bamboo plantations using randomized complete block design. Productivity of turmeric in the intercropped stand was found to be lower (13.3 t/ha.) compared with raising (19.1 t/ha.) sole turmeric plantations. Similar results are observed in the bamboo stands. However, the land equivalent ratio of bamboo producing culms with turmeric intercrop found in the ratio of 1:2 and therefore suggested that turmeric can be recommended as an intercrop in the bamboo plantation.

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Shanmughavel, P. and Francis, K., 2001. Intercropping of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in bamboo plantations. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 8(3/4), pp.140-142. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2001-X7TX43

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2001

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