Intercropping as a multiple advantage cropping system: Review

Abstract

The objective of this review paper is to organize relevant literature on the multiple advantages of intercropping systems using the results of research undertaken in different parts of the world. Accordingly, relevant materials including journal articles reviews and short communications were used to organize the review entitled “intercropping as a multiple advantage cropping system”. The review material can assist researchers who are interested to conduct their research on intercropping and its potential advantages. In addition, it helps the practitioners to have a clear understanding of multiple advantages of intercropping in resource use efficiencies including light, nutrients and spaces to increase their productivity and cropping efficiency. Contrary to other cropping systems such as mono-cropping, intercropping boosts crop competition and optimizes resource usage in a certain farming area and makes efficient use of resources