what are weeds?methods for removing weeds?
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Answer:
Weeds are the unwanted plants which are considered undesirable in agriculture.
Methods for removing weeds
Physical methods
Pulling
Digging
Howing
Mulching
Chemical control
Weedicides
Answer:
• Undesirable plants which grow along with the crops called weeds.
• Weeds compete with the crop plant for nutrients, water, space, and light.
• For a healthy crop and a good yield, weeds need to be removed.
• The process of removing weeds from the agricultural field is called weeding.
• Several different methods can be used to remove weeds from the agricultural field.
• Tilling the soil before sowing the seeds helps in uprooting weeds and preventing their growth.
• Weeds can be removed physically by uprooting them or cutting them close to the ground.
• Physical removal of weeds is done by using khurpi, trowel, harrow or a seed drill.
•Chemicals called weedicides can also be used to destroy weeds.
• Weedicides kill only the weeds and they do not harm the crop plant.
• Weedicides are first diluted with water to the required concentration and then sprayed on the field using sprayer.