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Intercropping

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The practice of growing multiple crop species in the same area to reduce pest populations and improve pest management as part of IPM.

AP course connection

Topic 5.14: 5.14 Integrated Pest Management

Unit 5