Agriculture serves as the backbone of India’s economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. The largest Indian population is engaged in agricultural activities growing a wide range of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and non-food crops. In this chapter, six crops, namely rice (Oryza sativa L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), corn (Zea mays L.), pulses, cotton (Gossypium spp.) and sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.), are included for their weed management aspect. Weed infestation poses a significant threat to crop production, leading to substantial yield losses and economic challenges for farmers. By delving into weed biology and management techniques, farmers may be empowered with the knowledge and tools necessary to mitigate weed-related risks, optimize crop productivity, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Traditionally, manual weeding and intercultural operations have been used to manage weeds, but changing rainfall patterns, rising labor costs, and increasing agricultural expenses have made weed management more difficult. Though herbicides are the easiest, cheapest, and timely weed management approach, it is helpful and effective only for a short period. Majority of the research in India is based on herbicides, and very limited studies on weed biology and IWM are carried out on problematic weeds. The shift toward integrated weed management (IWM) highlights the growing need for more sustainable and effective weed control methods in crop production. Therefore, IWM research must focus on weed biology and ecology, combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods, and potential benefits of weeds. New cutting-edge futuristic technologies such as machine learning, drones, and robotics may aid in the development of innovative and environmentally friendly weed management approaches.

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Biology and Management of Weeds in India

  • Simerjeet Kaur,
  • S. Anusha,
  • Arjun Tayade,
  • Murali Arthanari Palanisamy,
  • Bhagirath Singh Chauhan

摘要

Agriculture serves as the backbone of India’s economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing employment, and contributing to overall economic development. The largest Indian population is engaged in agricultural activities growing a wide range of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and non-food crops. In this chapter, six crops, namely rice (Oryza sativa L.), wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), corn (Zea mays L.), pulses, cotton (Gossypium spp.) and sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.), are included for their weed management aspect. Weed infestation poses a significant threat to crop production, leading to substantial yield losses and economic challenges for farmers. By delving into weed biology and management techniques, farmers may be empowered with the knowledge and tools necessary to mitigate weed-related risks, optimize crop productivity, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Traditionally, manual weeding and intercultural operations have been used to manage weeds, but changing rainfall patterns, rising labor costs, and increasing agricultural expenses have made weed management more difficult. Though herbicides are the easiest, cheapest, and timely weed management approach, it is helpful and effective only for a short period. Majority of the research in India is based on herbicides, and very limited studies on weed biology and IWM are carried out on problematic weeds. The shift toward integrated weed management (IWM) highlights the growing need for more sustainable and effective weed control methods in crop production. Therefore, IWM research must focus on weed biology and ecology, combination of mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods, and potential benefits of weeds. New cutting-edge futuristic technologies such as machine learning, drones, and robotics may aid in the development of innovative and environmentally friendly weed management approaches.