India has a wide range of agroclimates and soil types. The highly diverse agriculture and
fanning systems are beset with different types of weed problems. Weeds cause 10-80% crop …

Herbicides have become obligatory for increasing the agricultural production and to
maintain the non-cropped area free from weeds and pests. In general, herbicides are …

Increasing labour cost and scarcity has shifted in trend towards mechanization. Rice being a
labour-intensive crop method like direct sowing using drum seeder could help in reducing …

Materials and Methods Study site: Field experiments were conducted at two locations viz.,
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai and …

An environmental evaluation of agricultural lands situated close to industrial areas in and
around Lucknow city was carried out to determine the effect of co-contamination in the study …

Herbicides are chemicals used for killing plants which are known as weeds. These are
basically organic compounds synthesized after intensive research to block a physiological …

The over utilization of pesticides has resulted in detrimental consequences on the
ecosystem, with their residues affecting vital natural resources such as soil and water …

Influence of repeated and long term application of butachlor in rice-rice crop** system on
butachlor persistence was examined by applying at 750 g/ha continuously for 12 years. Its …

Application of ready-mix herbicides containing two active ingredients in rice to manage
broad group of weeds is in practice currently. Among different ready mix formulations, one …

Weeds with wider adaptability and fast–growing behaviours, are primary biotic components
responsible for the substantial reduction of crop yields. Herbicide is one of the best choices …