Productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) as intercrop in poplar based Agroforestery system in semi arid region of Haryana

Abstract

Poplar a short-rotation plantation crop, has received wide acceptance during the last 3 decades in India. Due to its fast growing habit, its compatibility with agriculture crops, and high industrial requirements, the species is widely grown in Indo-Gangetic region of the country. The study was carried out at forestry farm area of CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, India located at 75046’ longitudes and 29010’ latitudes and elevation of 215 m above mean see level. Hisar is situated in the semi-arid region of North-Western part of India. The reduction in yield up to 85.48 per cent under 5X2 m spacing and 60.14 per cent under paired row plantation. When we talk about straw yield, 13.18 per cent reduced under paired row and 66.38 per cent reduction under 5 X4m plantation.