Andenlupine trifft Mais - Einfluss des Gemengebaus auf Wurzeln und Wasser

Intercropping may be one crucial component of sustainable agricultural systems. To better understand the below-ground interaction in the intercropping of complimentary species such as grains and legumes, root stratification patterns are a valuable tool. This study focuses on below-ground effects of intercropping Andean lupin and maize grown for biogas production. Data on root stratification and soil water content vertical patterns in sole crops and intercropping were obtained in 2020 and 2021 in field experiments in Northern Germany as a part of the project LuMi-opt. An influence of intercropping could be observed on both root distribution patterns and soil water contents.