Weed Management, Weeds and their Control Methods are most important for enhanced sustainable agricultural & horticultural production and productivity with Integrated Crop Management & Precision Farming Technologies along with protected natural environment followed by balanced use of agricultural inputs in time. Now–a–days, much stress has been given for eco–friendly plant protection measures, which are the key areas for all–round economic development of our country taking part in the world market.
“A Text Book of Weed Management (Weeds and Their Control Methods)” has been designed in 9 (nine) chapters with Glossary to focus on Weeds and Weed Control/Management, Weed Biology and Ecology, Crop–Weed Association, Competition & Allelopathy, Common Weeds of Some Important Crops, Herbicides (Chemical Compounds), Advantages and Limitation of Herbicides Usage in India, Methods of Weed Control–Physical, Cultural, Mechanical, Biological & Usage of Chemical Herbicides, Integrated Weed Management (IWM), Formulation of Herbicides, Methods of Application, Introduction of Adjuvants for Enhancing Herbicide Performance, and Some Practical Aspects on Weed Identification, Collecting & Preparing Weed Plant Specimens, Major Weeds of Paddy field, Annuals, Biennials & Perennials, etc. in details, as per syllabi of the State Agricultural Universities of the country.
The book will augment the basic knowledge of the students, Extension Workers and the Agricultural Experts fighting for a greener Vision and Mission of the country for producing better quality and quantity of crop yields, and providing better health, nutrition and balanced diet of the people.