An Integrated Approach to Weed Control in Sorghum and Pearl Millet

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Abstract

Sorghum and pearl millet are prominent cereal crops extensively cultivated in India. These plant species are intentionally cultivated by agriculturalists with constrained financial means who reside in arid and semi-arid geographical areas. The presence of weeds significantly hinders the successful cultivation of these crops. The unregulated growth of undesirable plant species has been empirically documented to have a substantial negative impact on the agricultural output of sorghum and pearl millet, potentially resulting in a decline of approximately 30-40%. Therefore, this chapter elucidates the amalgamated approaches for weed management in the cultivation of sorghum and pearl millet, encompassing cultural, cropping, and chemical methods that are both economically viable and readily implementable for farmers residing in arid and semi-arid regions.

Keywords: Management, Pearl millet, Sorghum, Weeds.

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