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Question 6
Weeds affect the crop plants by

(a) killing of plants in field before they grow
(b) dominating the plants to grow
(c) competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients
(d) all of the above.


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(c) competing for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrients

Competition for mineral nutrients and nutrients. Thus causing heavy losses in yields.

Weeds compete for mineral nutrients.

They consume large amount of water, sunlight and nutrients leaving non-weed plants starving

Weeds grow at such a rapid rate, they often absorb more of one nutrient than another, leaving an imbalance.


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