Research Article | Published: 01 March 2010

Cyperaceous weeds of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh

Ajai Kumar Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 103-106 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-7MVJJ0 | Cite this article

Abstract

In the present paper 41 species of the family Cyperaceae belonging to 8 genera invading the cultivated fields of Varanasi District have been recorded. The study shows that 28 species occur in paddy fields exclusively and 13 in association with Gram, Sugarcane, Trapa, Vegetables, and Wheat crops. During the survey Fimbristylis eragrostis (Nees & Mey) Hance was recorded as a new record for Uttar Pradesh. Twenty three species have been recorded for the first time from Varanasi District.

Keywords

Cultivated fields, Weeds, Strategy, Weed Management, Adaptability, Ecological condition, Eradication

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Singh, A.K., 2010. Cyperaceous weeds of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(1), pp.103-106. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-7MVJJ0

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