Using a partner crop in maize for weed suppression (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract)

{Tool} Using a partner crop in maize for weed suppression (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract). [Gebruik van een partnergewas in mais tegen de onkruiddruk (DiverIMPACTS Practice Abstract).] Creator(s): Wesselink, Marie and Smit, Elsbet. Issuing Organisation(s): WUR - Wageningen University & Research. (2022)

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Summary

When the method is successful no chemical weed control is needed. Crop diversity increases due to the partner crop in between the maize rows. If the chosen partner crops flowers, it will also attract extra biodiversity.

Summary translation

Wanneer de methode succesvol is, is er geen chemische onkruidbestrijding nodig. De gewasdiversiteit neemt toe door het partnergewas tussen de maisrijen. Als het gekozen partnergewas bloeit, zal het ook extra biodiversiteit aantrekken.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Get practical recommendations about how diversification of maize crops can supress weeds.
What problem does the tool address?:	It is very common to use chemical herbicides to control weeds in maize. Considering the negative environmental impact of this practice and the societal pressure to reduce herbicide use, finding alternative solutions is desirable.
What solution does the tool offer?:	The diversification of the maize crop is a possible solution: sowing the maize in a (winter) partner crop, mowing the partner crop, and using the mulch for soil cover and weed suppression.
Country:	Netherlands
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	diversification, intercropping, cereal crops, weed control
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English diversification http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2344 English intercropping http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3910 English cereal crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25512 English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8345
Subjects:	Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Crop husbandry > Production systems > Cereals, pulses and oilseeds Crop husbandry > Weed management
Research affiliation:	European Union > Horizon 2020 > Diverimpacts Netherlands > Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	727482
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44474, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/42676, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/32593, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1594635356875665408, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/pfbid02d6W1aqJnm25tfv4YsrPwTa21wNCk6PNuyjWwKgeGvYMoPoRF1BiApRXwXhh8kY1Ql
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	44474
Deposited On:	18 Oct 2022 07:56
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2022 10:15
Document Language:	English, Dutch/Nederlands
Status:	Published

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