Syllabus

Syllabus

    Theory: Introduction, harmful and beneficial effects, Classification, propagation and dissemination, Weed biology and ecology, crop weed association, Concepts of weed prevention, control and eradication, Methods of weed control - physical, cultural, chemical and biological methods, Integrated weed management, Herbicides: advantages and limitations of herbicide usage in India, Herbicide classification, formulations, methods of application- Introduction to adjuvant and their use in herbicides, Introduction to selectivity of herbicides, Compatibility of herbicides with other agro-chemicals, Weed management in major field and horticultural crops, shift of weed flora in cropping systems, Problematic weeds and their control.
    Practical: Identification of weeds, Survey of weeds in crop fields and other habitats, Preparation of herbarium of weeds, Calculation of weed control efficiency and weed index, Herbicide label information, Computation of herbicide doses, Study of herbicide application equipment and calibration, Demonstration of methods of herbicide application, Preparation of listing of commonly available herbicides, Study of phytotoxicity symptoms of herbicides in different crops, Biology of Nut sedge, Bermuda grass, Parthenium and Celosia, Economics of weed control practices, Tours and visits of problem areas.

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