Different Weed Management Techniques in Maize (Zea mays L.): A Review
Onkar R. Hirwe
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
Sourabh Kumar *
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
Kathi Hema Sri
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
P. Mansa Reddy
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
Neeraj Kumar
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
S. K. Nandana
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
. Rajeev
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
Shailja Sharma
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
Suhail Fayaz
Department of Agronomy, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab–144401, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Farmers are subjected to yield loss due to different reasons including weed invasion. As weed management is a major approach different methods are incorporated for their management like cultural, mechanical and chemical, etc. Different strategies are required for eradication as cultural methods can’t be used in large area as application of herbicide or tillage methods are found effective in such conditions. Use of compatible herbicides is necessary as they have different way of approach to weeds as different weed species are observed on field. From this review it is concluded that cultural as well as chemical means both are effective when used in a significant manner and application is done according to land area taken into consideration.
Keywords: Maize, weed flora, weed management, yield loss