Yield evaluation of forage corn (Zea mays L.) intercropped with beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the district of Molinopampa, Peru

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  • Diana Mori-Servan Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6292-233X
  • Malluri Goñas Centro Experimental Yanayacu, Dirección de Servicios Estratégicos Agrarios (DSEA), Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4972-3467
  • Ligia M. García-Rosero Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7508-7516
  • Jorge A. Condori-Apfata Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9270-1733
  • Corali Pinedo-Canlla Investigador independiente, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0691-0386
  • Merbelita Yalta-Chappa Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3878-9353
  • Homar Santillan-Gomez Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2158-918X
  • Carmen N. Vigo Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9239-1261
  • Duber Banda Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6100-6545
  • Wildor Gosgot-Ángeles Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Ceja de Selva, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Perú. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7301-2809

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25127/agrops.20251.1139

Keywords:

agricultural biodiversity, associated crops, forage, legumes, yield

Abstract

This study evaluated the intercropping of forage maize (Zea mays L.) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) varieties in the Amazon region of Peru, with the objective of identifying combinations that optimize agricultural yield. A factorial design with 11 treatments was applied, combining three maize varieties (Chuska INIA, Marginal 28T, and Advanta) and two bean varieties (Vidillo and Wasca). The results showed that the combination of Chuska INIA maize and Vidillo bean (T1) achieved the best performance in terms of plant height (252.13 ± 3.33 cm) and number of leaves (14.08 ± 0.14), indicating a favorable interaction between these varieties. In contrast, combinations involving Advanta maize exhibited lower values for these parameters, suggesting limited adaptation to intercropping. Leaf length and width did not differ significantly among treatments, indicating that these traits are less sensitive to crop combinations. Regarding forage yield, the T1 treatment stood out with the highest values for fresh forage and dry matter yield, demonstrating the potential of this association to enhance productivity. These findings highlight the importance of selecting crop combinations that maximize production while promoting sustainability and efficiency in the region’s agricultural systems. It is concluded that intercropping Chuska INIA maize with Vidillo beans is a promising alternative for increasing forage yield in the Peruvian Amazon, contributing to agricultural sustainability by reducing input use and improving soil health.

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2025-12-10

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Yield evaluation of forage corn (Zea mays L.) intercropped with beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in the district of Molinopampa, Peru. (2025). Revista De Investigación De Agroproducción Sustentable, 7(1), 91-105. https://doi.org/10.25127/agrops.20251.1139

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