Question: When the value of Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) is 1, it indicates: (MCAER 2018)
Options:
Yield advantage in intercropping
Yield disadvantage in intercropping
No yield advantage or disadvantage in intercropping
Intercropping is not possible
✅Explanation: The Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) is a measure of the relative yield of different crops when grown together (intercropping) compared to when grown separately (monoculture). An LER of 1 means that the combined yield of the intercropped crops is the same as the expected yield if each crop was grown in a pure stand, indicating no yield advantage or disadvantage from intercropping.
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📌Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: An LER greater than 1 indicates yield advantage in intercropping.
-Option B: An LER less than 1 indicates yield disadvantage in intercropping.
-Option D: Intercropping is possible regardless of the LER value.