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The aim is to evaluate the efficiency of maize and common bean intercropping using various indices for sustainable production.

February 2, 2026Legume ScienceOpen Access

The Efficiency of Maize and Common Bean Intercropping Using Economic, Competitive, and Biological Indices for a Sustainable Production

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Demonstrates enhanced yields in maize and common bean intercropping, suggesting sustainable agricultural practices.

The aim is to evaluate the efficiency of maize and common bean intercropping using various indices for sustainable production.
Conducted a split plot design in a randomized complete block layout over two years.
Examined two levels of Rhizobium phaseoli inoculation.
Tested five maize-bean intercropping ratios.
Measured total land equivalent ratio and monetary advantage index across treatments.
Total land equivalent ratio increased with higher proportions of beans in intercropping.
The highest LER was found in the M25B75 intercropping ratio across both years.
Monetary advantage index was greatest for the M25B75 ratio.
M25B75 showed the best expression of crop traits under both inoculation conditions.

Kotbehsara et al. (2026) studied this question.

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