An innovation to apply dual Kc to intercrop is presented.
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A corresponding extension of model SIMDualKc is developed.
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Intercrop basal Kc are computed from sole crops basal Kc, density and height.
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The application is tested for winter wheat intercropped with maize and sunflower.
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Both intercrops lead to higher water use and overyield relative to single crops.