Spatial Distribution Characteristics of the Root in the Black Pepper/Areca Intercropping System
The spatial distribution characteristic of the root in the black pepper/areca intercropping system was studied by the root chamber. The results showed that the phenomenon of root niche overlap was found, and also the interspecific competition was found in the black pepper/areca intercropping system. The interspecific competition caused the black pepper root to grow down, and the areca root growth space narrowing. The black pepper had a competitive advantage in the intercropping system.
black pepperarecainter-croproot spatial distribution