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What do you understand by weeding ? List the disadvantages of weeding

Name the implements listed below.
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The method by which undesirable, unwanted detrimental and useless plants are uprooted from a patch of desired plants because theycompete for the same space and nutrition is called weeding.

They are Harrow, Trowel and Hoe

They are used for weeding by manual methods

Manual weeding has the following disadvantages.
  • It is time consuming and may even lead to accidental removal of desired crops.
  • The implements used (like trowel, harrow, and hoe) are made of iron and need regular maintenance to prevent rusting.

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