Research on the effects of intercropping on soil
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The gap
However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2018 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 3 times in total.
Research trend
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Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps
- The effect of intercropping on soil nutrients and soil organic carbon in an agroforestry system under different climatic conditions: A meta-analysis (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi
The effects of intercropping on soil health parameters remain inconsistently reported. There is a need for a comprehensive synthesis of the existing literature on the topic.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: effects intercropping soil health parameters remain inconsistently reported - Sustainable intensification of agricultural production: a review of four soil amendments (2018) · Die Bodenkultur Journal of Land Management Food and Environment · cited 3× · 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.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: 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) · Food and Energy Security · 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.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: varying configurations intercropping systems directly alter soil properties crop productivity existing remain inconsistent differences experimental - Agronomic and economic benefits of maize–legume intercropping under reduced fertilizer levels in Nepal (2026) · Discover Plants · doi
There is a lack of research on maize-legume intercropping under reduced fertilizer levels in Nepal. The potential of intercropping to improve land productivity and farm income is not well understood.
generalstated research gapevidence 3/5Keywords: there lack research maize-legume intercropping reduced fertilizer levels - The effect of intercropping on soil nutrients and soil organic carbon in an agroforestry system under different climatic conditions: A meta-analysis (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi
However, research on the effects of intercropping on soil biological characteristics is limited by the lack of studies and remains unclear.
generalabstractevidence 1/5Keywords: effects intercropping soil biological characteristics limited lack remains unclear
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