Question

diffrentiate between mixed croping and intercroping

Answer 1

1

The main object is to utilize the space left between two rows of main crop

1 To get at least one crop under favorable conditions

2

More emphasis is given to the main crop

2 All crops are cared equally

3

There is no competition between both crops

3 There is competition between all crops growing

4

Inter crops are of short duration & are harvested much earlier than main

4 The crops are almost of the same duration

5

Sowing time may be same or different

5It is same for all crops

6

Crops are sown in different rows without affecting the population of main crop when sown as sole crop

6 Either sown in rows or mixed without considering the population of either