Intercropping in Mango orchard promotes infestation of pest and diseases in greater intensity than under clean cultivation. This is due to an increase in the humidity and vegetation around the mango trees due to intercrop. Therefore, regular plant protection measures against pests and diseases of the mango trees due to intercrops. Therefore, regular plant protection measures against pests and diseases of the mango crop are essential. Three root tuber crops like sweet potato, Elephant Foot yam and Cassava were intercropped in 12-year-old mango orchard with two level fertilizers i.e., full and half dose of recommended NPK. Among all intercrop, Elephant Foot Yam with a full recommended dose of about 80:6080 kg NPK/ha gives the highest corn yield 48.0t/ha with a net return of 2.29 lakh/ha.
Which is the best intercrop for Mango?
