Field experiments were conducted by Indian Statistical
Institute on sandy loam soil. Randomized block design was followed to study the performance of sole
and intercrops of legumes (Chickpea, Pea
, Groundnu
t, Lentil)
with baby corn
in 2:1 (one row of legume planted in between of baby corn rows) and
2:2 (two rows of legume planted in between of baby corn rows) systems. Intercrops suppress weeds growth and population more than
their respective sole crop. The intercropping systems of pea or chickpea
with baby corn were most suppressive of weeds. The 2:2 row arrangement
appeared to be the most weed competitive row arrangement. Intercropping
of legumes suppressed the emergence of the most troublesome weeds in the
study.
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