Multiple cropping under coconut: an approach to the maximization of land use and profit in the coastal areas
1999
Miranda, C. | Viernez, B. | Miguel, C. | De Guzman, E. | Caranguian, L.M. (Department of Agriculture, Tuguegarao, Cagayan (Philippines). Cagayan Valley Lowland and Marine Research and Outreach Station)
Potential intercrops were evaluated under old coconut trees in Abulog, a coastal municipality in Cagayan [Philippines]. Among the crops evaluated were cassava, ginger, arrowroot, squash, eggplant, peanut, soybean, and calamansi during the period 1993-1997. These crops were selected based on their suitability to the local environmental conditions, and their acceptability to the folks in the area. The crops were grown following the recommended cultural practices. Results of the study revealed that short season annual crops, namely squash, ginger and eggplant, exhibited tolerance to partial shading. These crops gave profitable yields. Squash had an average MBCR [marginal benefit cost ratio] of 1.67; ginger, 1.28; and eggplant, 1.44. Calamansi, a perennial crop, started to give profitable yields after three years. It had an average MBCR of 1.45 for a 5-year period
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