Allelopathy of rice: effect of rice mulching on the growth of Avena sativa. | [Science, Technology and Development • 2013]

Author(s):

1. MUKHTAR HUSSAIN SHAH: Institute of Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

2. SALIK NAWAZ KHAN: Institute of Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

3. UZMA BASHIR: Institute of Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Rukhsana Bajwa: Institute of Plant Pathology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Implementation of suitable weed management practice is a critical step in crop production technology to reduce the competition for water, nutrients, space and light between the economically important crops and weeds. Mechanical, chemical or biological agents are being used by the farmer community to cope with the weed problem but these methods are specific in nature, expensive and detrimental to ecosystem. Allelopathy is a cost-effective and environment friendly approach replacing the previous techniques. Therefore, keeping in view the role of rice mulching in weed management, the present study was designed to manipulate the allelopathic traits of rice for the control of Avena sativa in a field trial during which it was grown in non-mulch and rice mulch regimes of different concentrations.

Page(s): 197-204

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Published: Journal: Science, Technology and Development, Volume: 32, Issue: 3, Year: 2013

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