Abstract:
The intercropping of corn and soybeans is nothing new, however the evolution
of technologies/cultivars requires that information on the subject be updated. In
addition, the success of intercropping corn and soybeans depends on the
correct synchronism between the phenological stages of the species (silage
moment) and the arrangement of plants/rows used. Therefore, the present work
aimed to evaluate the responses of corn intercropped with soybeans, regarding
the production and bromatological composition of the silage, through a
systematic review, to identify and analyze what the current literature has been
dealing with on the subject and to trace suggestions for future trends. A search
was carried out for scientific base platforms with terms that would answer the
guiding question of the work: “What are the benefits of intercropping corn and
soybeans for silage production?”. Studies have shown benefits in the
productivity of the two crops when they are planted in consortium, such asincreased production of vargens, changes in the crude protein content of the
silage, and better soil cover.
