The development of microclimate modification patterns: Multiple cropping

Abstract

This is about the strategic use of (micro)climate information in the adoption of microclimate modification techniques in multiple cropping (e.g. Baldy and Stigter 1997). Stigter and Darnhofer's (1989) definition as given in Sect. III.2.1.(f) applies. Reijntjes et al. (1992) mentioned multiple cropping systems in their book first under protecting crops in minimizing losses due to pests and diseases. They were among the first to recognize the use of trees, shrubs, grasses and herbs as intercrops in such systems and to review their advantages in resource sharing and resource protection, including microclimate as a resource (see also Box III.3.6). © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.