Intercropping frost-sensitive legume crops with winter oilseed rape reduces weed competition, insect damage, and improves nitrogen use efficiency

Intercropping frost-sensitive legume crops with winter oilseed rape reduces weed competition, insect damage, and improves nitrogen use efficiency

Mixing plant species in agroecosystems is highlighted as an agroecological solution to reduce pesticides and fertilizers while maintaining profitability. In the French context, intercropping frost-sensitive legume crops with winter oilseed rape is potentially interestin...

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Main Authors: Cadoux Stéphane, Sauzet Gilles, Valantin-Morison Muriel, Pontet Célia, Champolivier Luc, Robert Céline, Lieven Jean, Flénet Francis, Mangenot Olivier, Fauvin Pascal, Landé Nathalie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2015-05-01
Series:Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids
Subjects:
Intercropping
winter oilseed rape
companion plants
legume crops
agroecological services
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2015014

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2015014

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