Question

Discuss various methods of weed control.

Answer 1

Weed:

1. Unwanted plants grown along with cultivated crops are called weeds.
2. The process of removing weeds is called weeding.

Various methods of weed control:

1. Removal of weeds by pulling out with the hand.
2. Removal of weeds by using the trowel.
3. Removal of weeds by some agricultural techniques like ploughing, burning etc.
4. Spraying weedicides.
5. Crop rotation
6. Intercropping