Effect of integrated weed management on weed flora, weed population, weed control efficiency, weed index and economics of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) under south Gujarat condition

Abstract

Field experiment was conducted on clayey soil of the college farm, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari during rabi season of 2016-2017 to study the effect of integrated weed management on yield, weed flora, weed population, WCE, WI and economics of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.). Production potential, efficient weed control and higher profit in linseed can be achieved by maintaining weed free through hand weeding throughout crop growth period, where labours are easily available. In case of labours scarcity, application of pendimethalin 0.75 kg/ha PE fb 2, 4-D 0.5 kg/ha PoE, 40 DAS was also effective.