The Effect of Maize (Zea mays L.) / Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Intercropping and Biofertilizer (Azotobacter) on Yield, Leaf Area Index and Land Equivalent Ratio

This study was conducted to determine the effects of different intercropping design maize/soybean compared with sole cropping, in combination Vitormone (biofertilizer; Azotobacter) during 2012 and 2013. There were four designs used experiment: i) maize soybean, ii) 1 + soybean alternate rows, iii) 2 soybeans rows iv) intra under control application. The experiment laid out a randomized complete block two factors three replications. results showed that seed/grain yields Leaf area index outperformed intercropping. highest for both (8.0 t ha-1) (3.26 land equivalent ratio (1.26) recorded at among effect significantly positive all cropping system except rows. suggests can intercrop combine Vitormone. cereal/legume has potential improve utilization resources monocropped lands.