Effect of Different Fertilization Systems (Chemical, Organic and Integrated) on Competitive and Economic Indices of Fenugreek and Black Cumin Intercropping

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1 MSc Graduated Student, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

2 Professor, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

Abstract

In order to assess the effect of different fertilization systems on competitive and economic indices of fenugreek and black cumin intercropping, a factorial experiment was conducted based on randomized complete block design with three replications at Shahrekord University Research Farm in 2013. Sole cropping of fenugreek (F), Sole cropping of black cumin (B) and three intercropping ratios (B:F; 2:1, 1:1, and 1:2) were evaluated as the first factor and three sources of fertilizer consist of chemical fertilizer, broiler litter and integrated fertilizer (1:1) as the second factor. Results showed that fenugreek was dominant plant and had greater competitive inetensity than black cumin, but broiler litter application reduced the amount of competition. The competitive indices were markedly reduced under broiler litter application. The greatest value of land equivalent ratio (LER), relative crowding coefficient (K), actual yield loss (AYL), monetary advantage (MA) and intercropping advantage (IA) was observed for B:F (2:1) treatment under broiler litter application. Overall, the application of animal manures in sustainable agriculture will increase intercropping advantages compared to chemical fertilization system.

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June 2018
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