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Question

A cropping system where crops are grown in the inter spaces between rows of planted trees is called-

  1. Relay cropping
  2. Mixed cropping
  3. Inter-cropping
  4. Alley cropping

Answer:

Option D: Alley cropping

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Alley cropping”.

Alley cropping is a cropping system where crops are grown in the spaces between rows of trees or shrubs. The trees are usually pruned to limit shading of the crops. Alley cropping is also known as hedgerow intercropping.