Controlled Environment Horticulture: Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future

Weed Management in Controlled Environment Horticulture

Author(s): Tejal Patel*, Sudha Patil and Mallika Sindha

Pp: 186-195 (10)

DOI: 10.2174/9798898810429125010018

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

Sustaining a weed-free greenhouse is essential for growing high-quality and marketable greenhouse crops. Weeds detract from crops' marketability by competing with them for nutrients, light, and water. Weed growth is basically less of an issue in nursery crops than it is in floriculture crops. This is so because the majority of crops grown in floriculture are grown on a premium medium that has low weed seed contamination. Nevertheless, they still may be an issue, especially in structures with soil, gravel, or ground cloth floors. Sometimes, organic stuff seeps into the gravel, providing the perfect environment for germination. Furthermore, weeds may grow up through the rips, tears, and worn areas of the ground fabric. It is critical to regularly search areas for weeds. Weeds do not immediately hinder plant development, despite the fact that they can harbor pests and diseases, including aphids, whiteflies, thrips, and mites, beneath seats and on sidewalks. For efficient and reasonably priced weed control, a high-quality integrated pest management program will include both natural and chemical methods.


Keywords: Floriculture, Greenhouse, Herbicide, IPM, Horticulture, Nursery, Nutrients, Preemergence, Postemergence, Weeds.

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