Crop Diversification in Maize-Based Cropping System: Maize-Sesame Intercropping

This data study explores raising and sustaining productivity in cereal-legume cropping systems in northern Ghana About the project Project title: AfricaRISING - Sustainable intensification of cereal-based farming systems in the Guinea-Sudan-Savanna of Ghana and Mali Project abstract Mono-cropping of sesame(Sesame indicum L.) is being promoted for cash to diversify smallholder income in the northern Ghana. The objective of this activity is to evaluate agronomic options for integrating sesame into maize, sorghum, and millet cropping systems. A split-plot design replicated in 3-4 communities per region will be used within row spacing 1 and 2 weeks after planting maize. For the trials, data will be collected on growth of maize and sesame, light interception/leaf area index, weed diversity and biomass, grain yield of maize and sesame, soil temperature, soil moisture, and plant pest and diseases. Output and input will be collected for cost benefit analysis. Project website: https://africa-rising.net/ Project start date: 01/06/2014 Project end date : 01/10/2014

本数据研究旨在探索加纳北部谷物-豆科作物种植系统中生产力的提升与维持路径。

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项目名称：AfricaRISING——加纳与马里几内亚-苏丹稀树草原区基于谷物的耕作系统可持续集约化
项目摘要：目前加纳北部地区正推广单一种植芝麻（Sesamum indicum L.）的模式，以通过创收助力小农户实现收入多元化。本活动旨在评估将芝麻整合至玉米、高粱与谷子种植系统的农艺可行方案。试验将采用裂区设计（split-plot design），在每个区域内的3-4个社区中重复开展，于玉米播种后1周和2周设置行距配置。本次试验将采集以下数据：玉米与芝麻的生长态势、光能截获量/叶面积指数（leaf area index）、杂草多样性与生物量、玉米与芝麻的籽粒产量、土壤温度、土壤湿度以及病虫害发生情况。同时将收集投入与产出数据以开展成本效益分析（cost benefit analysis）。
项目官网：https://africa-rising.net/
项目启动日期：2014年6月1日
项目结束日期：2014年10月1日