Weed Management
Weeds interfere with rice growth by competing
for light, nutrients, water and space and simultaneously create habitat for
various insects, nematodes and pathogens, if not managed properly during crop
growing seasons. In recent years, the problems associated with weeds in rice
are aggravated dramatically due to changes in rice establishment methods from
traditional transplanting to different ways of direct seeding with limited
water in response to the climate change, and declining availability of labour
and water. These changes make the weed scenario much more complex. Therefore, smart weed management
practices will be essential to manage the weeds to handle the adverse effects
of climate change