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What factor affects the amount of light that reaches the understory in an intercropping system?
What factor affects the amount of light that reaches the understory in an intercropping system?
- Crown form and leafing pattern of the overstory species (correct)
- Flowering and fruiting cycles of the understory species
- Root system of the overstory species
- Soil type and moisture levels
Which of the following overstory species is likely to allow more light through to the understory?
Which of the following overstory species is likely to allow more light through to the understory?
- Acacia with a small, open crown (correct)
- Any indigenous tree species with a large, dense crown
- Mango with a broad, dense crown
- Teak with a medium, dense crown
What is the benefit of intercropping with species that flower and fruit during the dry season?
What is the benefit of intercropping with species that flower and fruit during the dry season?
- Taking advantage of seasonal cycles of light availability (correct)
- Reduced competition for water and nutrients
- Increased shade for the understory species
- Improved soil fertility and structure
Why is it important to consider the seasonal cycles of indigenous trees in intercropping?
Why is it important to consider the seasonal cycles of indigenous trees in intercropping?
What is the primary benefit of using Acacia as an overstory species in intercropping?
What is the primary benefit of using Acacia as an overstory species in intercropping?
What is the purpose of considering the crown form and leafing pattern of indigenous trees in intercropping?
What is the purpose of considering the crown form and leafing pattern of indigenous trees in intercropping?
How do seasonal cycles of indigenous trees affect the understory species in intercropping?
How do seasonal cycles of indigenous trees affect the understory species in intercropping?
What is the result of intercropping with species that have different seasonal cycles?
What is the result of intercropping with species that have different seasonal cycles?
Why is it important to consider the characteristics of indigenous trees in intercropping?
Why is it important to consider the characteristics of indigenous trees in intercropping?
What is the primary goal of considering the characteristics of indigenous trees in intercropping?
What is the primary goal of considering the characteristics of indigenous trees in intercropping?
