Volume : 6, Issue : 6, June - 2017

Need of Control on Carrot Grass in India

Dr. Paras Jain

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">Carrot grass has been rapidly spreading from the last two decades. It is a deadly weed infesting cropped and non-cropped areas, rapidly covers the new surroundings and poses a serious threat to our environment. This weed causes health problems in humans and animals. There are various options for the management of carrot grass but none has been found to be completely effective due to its presence throughout the year in varied climate, high reproductive rate, small and light weight and adaptability to survive in extreme climatic conditions. The manual removal is effective if adapted before flowering. Community efforts involving all sections of the society are needed to manage the carrot grass. Present study is focused on increasing area of agriculture land captured by this weed and loss of crop production due to its spreading.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>