What is the difference between multiple cropping and inter cropping?

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Multiple cropping is growing two or more crops in the same space during a single growing season and inter cropping is a type of multiple cropping in which two or more crops are grown in close proximity without mixing with adequate space in between two crops in order to maximize cooperation and minimize competition between the crops.

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