Weed and its management: A major threats to crop economy

Patel, D.D. and Kumbhar, B.A. (2016) Weed and its management: A major threats to crop economy. Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Bioscientific Research (JPSBR), 6 (6). pp. 753-758.

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Abstract

Weeds are spreading faster and creating serious problems throughout world with increasing population. Change in climate poses further challenge for weed management. Weeds have major environmental, economic and social impacts; triggering damage to natural agricultural lands, waterways, landscapes and coastal areas. The economic loss due to weeds is in thousand billions globally per annum. Many measures and methods are in existence to manage the weeds and their effects. The early detection and eradication is the prevention method and most effective means of weed control. Integrated weed management could be the damage control tool for upcoming years.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Global face of weed, Invasive weed, impact of weed, economic loss, integrated weed management
Author Affiliation: Research Scholar, Shree JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India
Subjects: Plant Production
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr T L Gautham
Date Deposited: 03 Feb 2017 04:23
Last Modified: 03 Feb 2017 04:23
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14711

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