Many herbicides are applied directly to the soil with the hope that these will control weeds for a desired period and then dissipate to leave the soil uncontaminated. Herbicides which are applied to the standing weeds also eventually reach the soil as run-off from the foliage as well as during the decomposition of the dead […]
How does Herbicides Dissipate from the Root of the Soils: 2 Ways
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Herbicides Used in Plantations | Weed Control | India | Agriculture
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In this article we will discuss about the herbicides used in plantations of India. In India, plantation crops like tea, coffee, and rubber are infested with difficult weeds like Chromolaena odorata (= Eupatorium odoratum), Imperata cylindrica, Pennisetum clandestinum, Paspalum conjugatum, Mikania micrantha, and Oxalis spp., besides several other common weeds. Among the parasitic weeds, dodder […]
Harmful Effects of Weeds: How are Weeds Harmful?
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In this article we will discuss about the harmful effects of weeds. Learn about the harmful effects of weeds on: 1. Agriculture 2. Animal Husbandry 3. Human Health 4. Aquatic Ecosystems 5. Industry and Public Utilities 6. Woodlands and Forests. 1. Weed Menace in Agriculture: i. Weeds Reduce Crop Yields and Production Efficiency: Growing with […]