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    • Agricultural Science
    • Agronomy
    • Ecology

    Background:

    • Intercropping systems, like maize/soybean, offer potential benefits but involve complex resource competition.
    • Understanding the spatial and functional interactions between intercropped species is crucial for optimizing yields.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of different shoot and root separation methods on resource competition in maize/soybean intercropping.
    • To analyze how above- and below-ground interactions influence crop growth, biomass, and yield.

    Main Methods:

    • Four treatments were applied: no separation (T1), shoot and root separation (T2), root separation only (T3), and shoot separation only (T4).
    • Measurements included soil water storage, crop growth stages, plant height, leaf area, biomass, and yield components.

    Main Results:

    • The no separation treatment (T1) showed the greatest decrease in soil moisture content.
    • Maize growth, biomass, and yield were reduced under separation treatments (T2, T3, T4) compared to T1, while soybean showed opposite trends.
    • Above- and below-ground interactions significantly altered crop performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The below-ground interactions play a more critical role than above-ground interactions in determining crop growth and yield in maize/soybean intercropping systems.
    • Management strategies should consider the significant impact of root competition and spatial arrangement.