Integrated Weed Management in Sugarcane

Pp: 78-85 (8)

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Abstract

Sugarcane has considerable economic importance as a cash crop in India. Nevertheless, the yield of sugarcane cultivation in India is somewhat lower in comparison to other nations. The presence of weed infestation is a significant obstacle to the improvement of sugarcane farming in the majority of sugarcane-growing regions within the country. The issue of weed proliferation is intensified by the overutilization of fertilizers, increased plant spacing, frequent irrigation, and the prolonged duration needed for complete seedling germination. Therefore, the implementation of a comprehensive weed management strategy is crucial in the cultivation of sugarcane. This chapter entails the integration of many approaches that span the whole farming process, beginning with field preparation and persisting until the harvest stage. The objectives of these approaches are to facilitate the cultivation of sugarcane while concurrently inhibiting the proliferation of weeds.

Keywords: Management, Sugarcane, Weeds.

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