Journal of Research in Weed Science

Review Article

Review on invasive rate, impacts and control measures of Prosopis juliflora in eastern Ethiopia

Garuma Nemera Roge

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 412-419

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.1

Abstract

Since its introduction into Ethiopia during 1970s, Prosopis juliflora, became an environmental issue in areas where it was first introduced to combat desertification. This review paper ... Read More

Original Article

The effect of weed control on growth, yield and physicochemical properties of valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.)

Marjan Diyanat; Sara Baziar

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 420-435

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.2

Abstract

A limiting factor in valerian production is weed interference so, the crop protection from weed is essential. Field experiments were conducted for two consecutive seasons (2014-2015) ... Read More

Original Article

Construction and evaluation of flame weeding to remove weed in corn and sugar beet rows

Mehrdad Hassani; Hassan Hemmati gezaz; Hossein Behfar; Shamsollah Abdollah Pour

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 436-450

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.3

Abstract

Weed increase reduces crop yields, while chemicals applied to control weed have adverse environmental impacts. Thermal control has a less negative effect on the environment and health ... Read More

Original Article

Herbicidal activity of allelopathic extracts of sorghum and some herbicides on wheat and accompanied weeds

Amira S. Othman; M.S El –Zemaity; S.A Dahroug; A Hanafi

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 451-464

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.4

Abstract

The aim of the present work is to evaluate the herbicidal activity allelopathic extracts of sorghum plants (Sorghum bicolor L.) on wheat and accompanied weeds namely wild oat and canary ... Read More

Original Article

De novo transcriptome analysis of Parthenium hysterophorus L. and insights into its potential uses

Neeraj Kumar Dubey; Kapil Gupta; Jasmin Kumar Kheni; Geetgovind Sinam; Rukam Singh Tomar; Ajit Kumar Shasany; Ritesh Kumar; Jogeswar Panigrahi; Aditya Kumar Gupta

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 465-489

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.5

Abstract

Parthenium hysterophorus L. is a notorious weed, which significantly reduce yield and quality of crops and causes several problems to human health. In, present study an attempt was ... Read More

Review Article

Inventory and mechanisms of cultural control practices for weed management, a review

Daniel Chicouene

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 490-528

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.6

Abstract

An inventory of cultural control practices is undertaken by considering each practice for its biological selectivity with respect to weeds. Descriptions of cultural practices in the ... Read More

Original Article

Response of Wheat and Accompanied Weeds to Allelophathic Extracts of Rice Straw and Some Herbicides

Amira.S Othman; M.S El–Zemaity; S.A Dahroug; A Hanafi

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 529-544

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.7

Abstract

The objective of this work is to evaluate the allelopathic effects of the aqueous and methanolic extract of rice straw (Oryza sativa L.) on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and wheat weeds, ... Read More

Original Article

Effect of rainfall gradient and previous crop on weed flora diversity in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.]) crop under Sudano-sahelian conditions of Senegal

Samba Laha KA; Baboucar BAMBA; Moustapha GUEYE; Ousmane SAWANE; Mame Samba MBAYE; Kandioura NOBA

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 545-555

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.8

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effect of climate gradient and previous crop on weed flora structure in pearl millet crop. Thus, floristic surveys were carried out during 2016 ... Read More

Original Article

Tank-mix application of p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibiting herbicide (mesotrione, tembotrione or topramezone) with atrazine improves weed control in maize (Zea mays L.)

Rajender S. Chhokar; Ramesh K. Sharma; Subhash C. Gill; Gyanendra P. Singh

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 556-581

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.9

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted to identify the effective tank-mix combinations of HPPD (p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) herbicides (Mesotrione, tembotrione and topramezone) with ... Read More Field experiments were conducted to identify the effective tank-mix combinations of HPPD (p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) herbicides (Mesotrione, tembotrione and topramezone) with atrazine for post-emergence grass and broadleaf weeds control in maize crop during the three kharif seasons of 2013 to 2015. The dominant weeds infested the experimental plots were crow footgrass{Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd.}; large crabgrass, Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop; barnyard grass, Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Beauv.; Digera arvensis Forsk. and Horse purslane(Trianthema portulacastrum L.). All the three HPPD herbicides showed good crop safety and among them, for grass weed control, mesotrione 120 g ha-1 applied alone was inferior to topramezone 50 g ha-1 and tembotrione 120 g ha-1 applications. However, reduced doses of the HPPD herbicide (mesotrione 90 g or topramezone 37.5 g or tembotrione 90 g ha-1) with atrazine 900 g ha-1 as post-emergent tank-mixture gave better weed control and maize yield than their solo applications. The uncontrolled weed competition reduced the maize yields by 31.5 to 68.5%. Overall, topramezone + atrazine provided comparable or superior control of annual grass and broad-leaf weeds than mesotrione + atrazine or tembotrione + atrazine. Post applied (15-18 days after sowing) atrazine 1000 g ha-1 was better to pre-emergence atrazine in weed control and producing maize yield. In another field study, replacement of maize with puddle rice completely reduced the Johnsongrass {Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers.} density and therefore, in areas having its infestation, rice can be an alternative to contain its problem. The synergistic interactions between HPPD-inhibiting herbicides, and atrazine, were also observed against three grass weeds in pot experimentation as higher weed control achieved than what was expected from Colby’s equation. The results show that tank-mixture of topramezone or tembotrione with atrazine can be effectively used for diverse weed flora control in maize.

Original Article

Integrated weed management practices enhance maize (Zea mays L) productivity and weed control efficiency

Megersa Kebede; Wakuma Bayisa; Etagegnehu Geberemariam; Kebede Desalegn; Geleta Gerema; Girma Chemeda

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 582-598

https://doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2020.4.10

Abstract

A field experiment was undertaken to determine optimum combination of weed management practices and inter-row spacing levels for effective weed control in maize at Bako agricultural ... Read More A field experiment was undertaken to determine optimum combination of weed management practices and inter-row spacing levels for effective weed control in maize at Bako agricultural research center, Western Oromia, Ethiopia during 2018 main cropping season. The treatments included pre-emergence s-metolachlor 290 g/L + atrazine 370 g/L (1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 L ha-1), hand pulling and hoeing 25 and 45 days after sowing (DAS) and weedy check in combination with inter-row spacing levels (65, 70, 75, and 80 cm). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with a factorial arrangement in three replications. The experimental field was infested with 22 weed species belonging to 12 families, out of which 77.3 %, 18.2 % and 4.5 % were broad leaved, grass and sedges, respectively. Weed management practices (WMP), inter-row spacing (IRS) and their interaction significantly influenced the weed density, dry weight and weed control efficiency at 25 and 70 DAS. All parameters of the crop were significantly affected by WMP and IRS. However, their interaction was non-significant except for number of ear per plant and grain yield. The highest grain yield was recorded in inter-row spacing of 65 cm treated with hand pulling and hoeing 25 and 45 DAS (10492.0 kg ha-1). Whereas, the lowest grain yield (2237.0 kg ha-1) was obtained from weedy check plot at 80 cm inter-row spacing. On the other hand, maize planted at 65 cm IRS in combination with 2 L ha-1 s-metolachlor 290g/L + atrazine 370 g/L gave comparable grain yield which was statistically at par with that of hand pulling and hoeing 25 and 45 DAS and 3 L ha-1 s-metolachlor 290g/l. + atrazine 370 g/L involving the same IRS. Hence, putting the environmental concern and scarce labor force under consideration, the use of reduced rate (2 L ha-1) of herbicide in combination with narrower IRS would be the best option for effective weed management in maize. Furthermore, integration of narrower IRS with other weed management treatments enhance maize grain yield there by improving weed control efficiency.

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Review on invasive rate, impacts and control measures of Prosopis juliflora in eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

The effect of weed control on growth, yield and physicochemical properties of valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.)

Abstract

Construction and evaluation of flame weeding to remove weed in corn and sugar beet rows

Abstract

Herbicidal activity of allelopathic extracts of sorghum and some herbicides on wheat and accompanied weeds

Abstract

De novo transcriptome analysis of Parthenium hysterophorus L. and insights into its potential uses

Abstract

Inventory and mechanisms of cultural control practices for weed management, a review

Abstract

Response of Wheat and Accompanied Weeds to Allelophathic Extracts of Rice Straw and Some Herbicides

Abstract

Effect of rainfall gradient and previous crop on weed flora diversity in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.]) crop under Sudano-sahelian conditions of Senegal

Abstract

Tank-mix application of p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibiting herbicide (mesotrione, tembotrione or topramezone) with atrazine improves weed control in maize (Zea mays L.)

Abstract

Integrated weed management practices enhance maize (Zea mays L) productivity and weed control efficiency

Abstract