Fo. Olasantan et al., EFFECTS OF INTERCROPPING AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON WEED-CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE OF CASSAVA AND MAIZE, Field crops research, 39(2-3), 1994, pp. 63-69
Intercropping 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 highe
st leaf area index and light interception and hence the best weed cont
rol, highest N, P and K uptake, total yields and land equivalent ratio
. Intercropping with no N application made only a slight improvement i
n leaf area index, light interception and weed control over the corres
ponding sole cassava.