Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Distinguish between mixed cropping and intercropping.
Distinguish Between
Advertisements
Solution
| Mixed Cropping | Inter-cropping |
| Its aim is to reduce the risk of crop failure. | Its aim is to enhance the productivity per unit area. |
| Seeds of the selected crops are mixed together before sowing. | Seeds are not mixed. |
| Applying fertilisers to each crop is a tedious job. | Fertilisers can be applied as per the need of the crops. |
| Crops are not set in a row pattern. | Crops are set in proper rows. |
| Pesticide application is difficult. | Pesticide application is easier. |
| Separate harvesting and threshing of crops are not possible. | Both crops can be easily harvested and threshed separately. |
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Classify nutrients according to their sources.
What are advantages of using manure ?
Distinguish between farmyard manure and compost manure.
Explain, how efficiency of irrigation can be increased.
Write down disadvantages of crop rotation.
Why are leguminous crops desirable in crop rotation?
Classify plant diseases depending upon their occurrence and transmission.
Explain the methods of controlling insect pests.
Explain what will happen if in a cultivated field only manures are supplied and in another field only fertilizers are supplied, keeping all other conditions similar.
Why is organic matter important for crop production?
