However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Sustainable intensification of agricultural production: a review of four soil amendments (2018) · doi

  While the ecological effects of these soil amendments are studied intensively, the extent to which they can contribute to sustainable intensification is not fully explored.

  Keywords: ecological effects soil amendments studied intensively extent contribute sustainable intensification fully explored
• Enhancing Cropping System Productivity and Soil Properties Through Cotton/Peanut Intercropping With Optimized Row Configurations (2026) · doi

  However, varying row configurations in intercropping systems can directly alter soil properties and crop productivity, and existing research findings remain inconsistent due to differences in experimental sites and agronomic management practices.

  Keywords: varying configurations intercropping systems directly alter soil properties crop productivity existing remain inconsistent differences experimental
• The effect of intercropping on soil nutrients and soil organic carbon in an agroforestry system under different climatic conditions: A meta-analysis (2026) · doi

  However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.

  Keywords: effects intercropping soil biological characteristics limited lack remains unclear