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companion crops

Definition:
Crops that are compatible with each other and grow well together. Companion crops are grown at the same time on the same land, especially if one provides a benefit to the other.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • companion planting
  • companion cropping
  • companion plants
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/130679
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