Herbicides

Overview

Weed is a plant considered undesirable, unattractive or troublesome, especially growing where it is not wanted. These unwanted plants grow in the fields where they compete with the crop for water, soil nutrients, light, and space, interfere with irrigation and harvesting operations and finally reduce the crop yields. Weeds also cause several diseases in human beings and animals. They also harbor insects, pests and diseases. Weed management through the use of herbicides is gaining popularity due to several reasons, one of which is non-availability of agriculture labor. Any chemical that kills the plants or inhibits their growth is known as a herbicide.