Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) based high density multispecies cropping system in West Bengal
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2007-02-08
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A study on the high density multispqcies cropping models was taken up in an arecanut garden at Mohitnagar Research Centre during 1983. Nine different crops including annuals, biennials and perennials were tested for their suitability to grow in arecanut gardens, both under irrigated and rainfed conditions. Results of seven years study showed that all the crops can be grown satisfactorily in the interspaces of arecanut. Black pepper was found to be one of the most productive crops, while pineapple and turmeric were least productive. Arecanut, banana, black pepper and cocoa or acid lime can be a most profitable combination for the region. Due to high water table existing in the Research Centre all the crops including arecanut were found to perform well under rainfed condition except shallow rooted crops like betelvine and black pepper.
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arecanut, high density multispecies cropping system, west bengal
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J.Plantn.Crops 1993 v-21 i-1 p-15-21