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A field experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) season of 1995-96
and 1996-97 at Chhindwara, to determine the productivity and economics of
gram (Clcer arietinum L.)-based intercropping systems. Safflower (Carthamus
tinctorius L.) and linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) were suitable substitu
te for gram with regards to gram-equivalent yield, monetary advantages and
benefit : cost ratio. Gram + safflower intercropping in 3:1 and 6:2 rows 30
cm apart proved more advantageous pure stands of either crop components an
d other intercropping systems in terms of gram-equivalent yield, land-equiv
alent ratio (LER), monetary returns and benefit: cost ratio.