Intercropping in field vegetable crops: Pest management by agrosystem diversification—an overview

摘要

AbstractIntercropping field vegetables with other species such as clovers shows insect pest suppression which may make chemical control unnecessary. Examples are given to illustrate these effects and the underlying mechanisms are discussed. Intercropping fits into environmentally acceptable and sustainable vegetable‐producing practices. Both economic and ecological conditions must be fulfilled before intercropping‐based commercial production methods can be develo