intercrop

American  

[in-ter-krop, in-ter-krop] / ˌɪn tərˈkrɒp, ˈɪn tərˌkrɒp /

verb (used without object)

intercropped, intercropping

1. to grow one crop between the rows of another, as in an orchard or field.

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verb (used with object)

intercropped, intercropping

1. to grow a crop between the rows of.

noun

1. a crop plant growing between plants of a different crop.

intercrop British  

/ ˌɪntəˈkrɒp /

noun

1. a crop grown between the rows of another crop

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verb

1. to grow (one crop) between the rows of (another)

Etymology

Origin of intercrop

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + crop

Example Sentences

They add that knowledge of horizontal transfer mechanisms and putative donor taxa might help to design future intercropping strategies that minimize the risk of transfer of effector genes between closely related Fusarium taxa.

From Science Daily

Agroecological farming emphasizes conservation agriculture, ecological processes that adapt to local conditions, and practices like intercropping, where two or more crops grow together to increase biodiversity and promote plant health.

From Salon

“We use to take walks to the hills and tend to our milpas,” Aguilar said about the traditional intercropping system of regional vegetables practiced throughout Mexico and in Central America.

From Seattle Times

Along with Chitaya and others, the women began with a round of experiments, intercropping local groundnuts and other legumes.

From Scientific American

Rowland said researchers are planting coffee trees close to citrus, an intercropping technique used in other parts of the world as larger trees help hold winds and provide shade to coffee trees.

From Reuters