Zohralyn Homulle, Niels P.R. Anten, Geert J.T. Kessel, Tjeerd Jan Stomph, Wopke van der Werf, Jacob C. Douma
21 September 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109595
Abstract
Crop diversification through intercropping is known to suppress disease severity and incidence. Strip cropping is an adaptation of intercropping in which strips are made wide enough e.g. 3 m or wider to allow management with tractor-pulled equipment. There is, however, little evidence of the efficacy of disease suppression in strip cropping. Furthermore, it is unclear how and to which extent the choice of companion crop species affects the suppression of diseases.