Question

What is the difference between mixed cropping and inter cropping?

Answer 1

inter croping: the main object is to utilize the space left between main rows of main crops.

mixed croping: to get at least crop under favorable condition.

Answer 2

Answer:

Meaning Mixed Cropping alludes to a method of cropping in which two or more crops are grown simultaneously in the same piece of land. Intercropping refers to process of cultivating crops wherein different types of crops are cultivated together in a specified pattern.

Pattern Does not follow any pattern of sowing seeds. Follows a definite pattern of sowing seeds.

Seeds Seeds are combined and sowed. Seeds are not combined before sowing

Fertilizer and Pesticide Same fertilizer and pesticide is applied to all the crops. Specific fertilizer and pesticide is applied to each crop.

Objective To minimize the risk of crop failure. To increase the productivity of the crop.

Competition Competition between the crops exist. Competition between the crops does not exist.

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