Crop growth and nutrient dynamics in intercropping systems using different fertilization strategies (SureVeg Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Crop growth and nutrient dynamics in intercropping systems using different fertilization strategies (SureVeg Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Willekens, Koen; Shanmugam, Sindhuja; Bracke, Jolien; Quataert, Paul; Barbry, Joran; Trinchera, Alessandra; Campanelli, Gabriele; Migliore, Melania; Debode, Jane; Lepse, Līga; Dane, Sandra; Himanen, Sari; Salo, Tapio; Kivijärvi, Pirjo; Apeldoorn, Dirk Van; Rossing, Walter; Hondebrink, Merel; Koopmans, Chris and Kristensen, Hanne Lakkenborg. Issuing Organisation(s): AU - Aarhus University. CORE Organic Practice Abstracts. (2022)

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Document available online at: https://projects.au.dk/coreorganiccofund/core-organic-cofund-projects/sureveg/

Summary

This practice abstract gives practical recommendations for crop growth and nutrient dynamics in intercropping systems using different fertilization strategies. The project studied the effects on organic vegetable production in field trials in four European countries. In most cases, yield in intercropping systems was equally high compared to monocropping. Alternative fertilisation strategies maintained or improved soil quality, while not compromising yield.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Intercropping and fertilisation - learn more about it!
What problem does the tool address?:	Organic vegetable production systems aim at maximising soil quality and crop productivity while minimising environmental impact by closing nutrient cycles. Proper fertilisation strategies to achieve these combined goals are needed.
What solution does the tool offer?:	Intercropping was tested over two growing seasons with different vegetable crop combinations in five different countries. The impact of alternative animal and plant based fertilisers, composts and other soil improvers, on nutrient availability and crops’ performance was assessed.
Country:	Denmark
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	Intercropping, nitrogen dynamics, compost, soil improvers, organic vegetables
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English vegetable crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8165 English intercropping http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3910 English nitrogen http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5192 English organic fertilizers http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4592 English composts http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1795 English soil improvement http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36315 English farm equipment http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25753
Subjects:	Soil > Soil quality Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring Soil > Nutrient turnover Crop husbandry > Production systems > Vegetables
Research affiliation:	Belgium > Flanders > Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO) - (Merelbeke) Denmark > AU - Aarhus University European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund > SUREVEG Spain > CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) Spain > Polytechnic University of Madrid Netherlands > Louis Bolk Institute Denmark > AU - Aarhus University > Faculty of Science and Technology > Department of Food Science Denmark > Innovation Fund Denmark European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund Italy > CREA Latvia > Other Organizations Latvia Finland > Luke Natural Resources Institute Netherlands > Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Finland > Other organizations Finland
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43285
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Gernert, Maria
ID Code:	43285
Deposited On:	05 Jul 2022 06:42
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2023 12:53
Document Language:	English
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Not peer-reviewed

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