INTERCROPPING IN LATE RAINY-SEASON PIGEONPEA (CAJANUS-CAJAN) UNDER RAIN-FED CONDITION

A rainfed study was made on intercropping in pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] during late rainy seasons of 1985-86 and 1986-87. A redu ction in pigeonpea yield was observed when it was intercropped with ce reals, millets and oilseeds. The yield reduction was the highest with Italian millet (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) and lowest with castor (Ricin us communis L.). However, when total production was considered, the pi geonpea + sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] recorded highest pigeo npea equivalent, followed by pigeonpea + castor and pigeonpea + finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.]. The highest net return was ac crued by pigeonpea + sorghum intercropping system.