An Integrated Approach to the Control of Weeds in Wheat Crop

Wheat holds significant agricultural importance as it is extensively cultivated across diverse climatic conditions and soil types. The transition from cultivating tall varieties to dwarf and semi-dwarf (specifically Mexican wheat) varieties has exacerbated the issue of weeds in significant wheat cultivation regions. Both grassy and broadleaved weeds are commonly found in this agricultural crop. The detrimental effects of weeds are most pronounced when they are permitted to compete with wheat crops during the initial 45 days. The implementation of weed management strategies encompasses both preventive measures and effective management practices. These may include the use of uncontaminated agricultural seeds sourced only from accredited state and national organizations, enhancement of crop vigor, altering the crop sequence, application of phosphoric fertilizers in the absence of nitrogen, and rotation strategy for herbicides.