Leslie V. Gumabon1 , Noelyn A. Dalumpines1, Kleeni G. Responso1, Mary Anne M. Polestina1 , Carmelita H. Balbosa1, Thor L. Domato, Jr.1, Mark Anthony A. Dalumpines1
1 College of Public Affairs, Mindanao State University-Buug, Datu Panas, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
Email:layventulero@gmail.com, dalumpinesnoelyn@gmail.com, kleeniresponso160@gmail.com, maryanne.polestina@msubuug.edu.ph, balbosacarmelita@gmail.com, thor.domato@msubuug.edu.ph, markanthonydalumpines@msubuug.edu.ph
ABSTRACT
Adlay, a climate-resilient alternative cereal with numerous health benefits, is not yet cultivated in the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) of Southern Bukidnon, Philippines. This study aimed to determine the adaptability and productivity of adlay in replacement-series intercropping with annual crops of 3–4 months maturity. The treatments, arranged in three replicates, were as follows: T1 – Adlay + Sweetpotato, T2 – Adlay + Peanut, T3 – Adlay + Squash, T4 – Sole Adlay (Dwarf), T5 – Sole Sweetpotato, T6 – Sole Peanut, and T7 – Sole Squash. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, and treatment means were compared using the LSD test. Among the intercropping schemes, Adlay + Peanut proved to be the most productive and promising combination, yielding the highest LER, ATER, MAI, and ROI. A similar trial should be conducted under the same geographical conditions to verify these results.
Keywords: adlay intercropping, LER, ATER, MAI, ROI