Intercropping maize with brachiaria can be a double-edged sword strategy.
Bruno F FlausinoCarolina F M MachadoJosé Hiago C SilvaCláudio P RonchiMarco Aurélio G PimentelLessando Moreira GontijoPublished in: Pest management science (2022)
We believe that by considering together the pros and cons of intercropping maize and brachiaria in terms of pest management and soil conservation/fertility, the benefits of implementing this intercropping shall still outweigh its potential challenges. Nevertheless, the results and ensuing recommendations should be considered under the context of time and arthropod species. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.