Inter and Intra Row Weed and Its Effect: A Review
P. R. Balas *
Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, CAET, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
S. J. Pargi
College of Agricultural Engineering and Tech., Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India.
A. L. Lakhani
Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, CAET, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
T. D. Mehta
Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, CAET, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarat, India.
V. U. Bambhaniya
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In India, One of the main biological barriers limiting crop output in India is weeds. Most crops are prone to weed infestation. Millions of weed seeds are present in most agricultural soils per hectare, and if weeds are not controlled, they substantially lower crop yields by competing with the crop for nutrients, light, and water. Pest weeds, in contrast to the majority of other agricultural weeds/pests, are perennial in all fields and necessitate some level of control in order to maximize crop yields and profitability. Weeds have the direct ability to lower crop yields, lower crop quality, and raise harvest expenses. Weed-related crop losses raise harvest expenses and result in lower yields and quality.
Keywords: Weed, weed effect, weed loss