Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize

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dc.creatorOlasantan, F.
dc.creatorLucas, E.
dc.creatorEzumah, H.
dc.date1994-12
dc.date2018-09-14T07:37:42Z
dc.date2018-09-14T07:37:42Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:57:09Z
dc.descriptionIntercropping cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and maize (Zea mays L.) can alleviate weed problems. The weeds which might otherwise build up before cassava covers the ground can be replaced by the cereal. The objective of this study was to determine effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed growth and crop performance in cassava and maize. Intercropping with N-fertilizer application gave the highest leaf area index and light interception and hence the best weed control, highest N, P and K uptake, total yields and land equivalent ratio. Intercropping with no N application made only a slight improvement in leaf area index, light interception and weed control over the corresponding sole cassava.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/97365
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/118371
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceOlasantan, F., Lucas, E. & Ezumah, H. (1994). Effects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize. Field Crops Research, 39(2-3), 63-69.
dc.subjectcassava
dc.subjectfertilizers
dc.subjectintercropping
dc.subjectweed management
dc.titleEffects of intercropping and fertilizer application on weed control and performance of cassava and maize
dc.typeJournal Article

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