Hongpeng Wang , Shiying Yu

Biotechnology Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, China
Author    Correspondence author
Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 4   
Received: 10 Jul., 2025    Accepted: 13 Aug., 2025    Published: 21 Aug., 2025

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This study summarizes the application and existing achievements of different intercropping methods in chestnut forests. Research has found that when chestnuts are planted in combination with tea trees, food crops, forage grasses, etc., not only can the utilization rate of land be improved, but also considerable ecological benefits can be brought about, such as making the soil more fertile, increasing the variety of animals and plants, improving the microclimate, and helping orchards generate higher income. The analysis also found that sometimes a balance needs to be struck between yield and ecology. Whether different crops can be well combined and whether their growth cycles are consistent are all issues that need to be considered during intercropping. This study aims to provide some theoretical support for intercropping in chestnut forests, helping to find more reasonable and sustainable planting methods that can balance economic and ecological benefits.

Chestnut economic forests; Intercropping models; Yield performance; Ecological benefits; Agroforestry optimization