Distinguish between intercropping and mixed cropping. List any two advantages of intercropping over mixed cropping.
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Advantages of intercropping over mixed cropping:
$(i)$ In intercropping,it is easy to apply fertilizers or spray pesticides on each crop individually,which is difficult in mixed cropping.
$(ii)$ In intercropping,each crop can be harvested,processed,and sold separately,whereas in mixed cropping,the produce is harvested together and requires separation.
| Intercropping | Mixed cropping |
| $1.$ It is done to increase production per unit area. | $1.$ It is done to prevent total crop failure. |
| $2.$ The seeds of different crops are sown in specific rows. | $2.$ Two or more types of seeds are mixed and then sown together. |
| $3.$ Example: Soybean + maize. | $3.$ Example: Wheat + gram. |
Advantages of intercropping over mixed cropping:
$(i)$ In intercropping,it is easy to apply fertilizers or spray pesticides on each crop individually,which is difficult in mixed cropping.
$(ii)$ In intercropping,each crop can be harvested,processed,and sold separately,whereas in mixed cropping,the produce is harvested together and requires separation.
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