Evaluation of the yield and yield components of Balangu (Lallemantia iberica Fischer & C.A. Meyer) in intercropping with faba beans (Vicia faba L.)

Document Type : Research Paper

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university of Tabriz

10.22034/saps.2023.56092.3021

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Objectives: Considering the important role of intercropping in achieving high yield and increasing the stability of agricultural systems, this research was conducted in order to determine the most suitable pattern of mixed cultivation of broad beans and green beans and to investigate its effect on the growth and performance of urban green beans.

Materials and methods: The field experiment was carried out as a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with six treatments and four replications at the research farm of the University of Tabriz, Faculty of Agriculture during 2015 growing season. Treatments were included sole planting of broad beans and Balangu and four patterns of intercropping systems including (100:20, 100:40, 100:60, and 100:80 rate of faba bean and Balangu.

Results: The results showed that the sole cultivation of Balanghu had the highest biological performance and seed yield, which was significantly different from other treatments related to mixed cropping patterns. In all intercropping treatments, the ratio of land equality and total relative value was greater than one, which indicates the superiority of mixed cropping over pure cropping.

Conclusion: According to the obtained results, the mixed cultivation of 80% Balanghu + 100% faba beans with the highest LER (1.48) and RVT (1.45) is the best cultivation pattern due to the optimal use

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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 19 January 2025

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