Claim · #6496288
Tephrosia vogelii · facilitation · Zea mays
facilitation · effect: beneficial
interactsWith GloBI relation
Verbatim source quote
“tephrosia-maize SP intercrop produced the same quantity of maize grain as monoculture maize”
- Source
- Biodiversity can support a greener revolution in Africa
- Authors
- Snapp S.S., Blackie M.J., Gilbert R.A., Bezner-Kerr R., Kanyama-Phiri G.Y.
- Year
- 2010
- Publication
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA
- Page
- 20842
AI critic verdicts
- agroecologist · plausible
“Tephrosia vogelii relay intercrop maintaining maize yield while extending soil cover from 4 to 10 months is consistent with Snapp's published Malawi results. Tephrosia's shade tolerance and dry-season persistence are well-documented agroforestry traits.”
- soil-scientist · plausible
“Extended soil cover (10 vs 4 mo) reduces erosion, moderates temperature, and maintains microbial activity during dry season. Tephrosia residues contribute N (BNF) without inducing yield penalty due to relay timing post-canopy closure.”
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