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| Published on : 29-Feb-2024
Horticultural Crops Suitable for Coconut Planting Systems
- Malathi G
- Associate Professor (Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Sankar V
- Principal Scientist, Division of Social Sciences and Trainings, ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru, India.
- Senthil Kumar R
- Principal Scientist, Division of Social Sciences and Trainings, ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru, India.
- Jegathambal R
- Programme Coordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Chandrasekaran N
- Professor (SS&AC), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
Intercropping between coconut palms significantly enhances coconut yield without root competition. This mutually beneficial practice boosts overall profitability. Many horticultural crops of annuals and perennials including fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, medicinal plants, green manure crops and cover crops can be grown as intercrops in coconut plantations. In essence, intercropping optimizes coconut plantation productivity, offering diversified income streams and enhancing overall agricultural sustainability.
Keywords
Coconut Plantations, Inter Crops, Horticultural Crops
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