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Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control

Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper. After completing 3 Units in this Lesson, you have learned to answer: Why weed control is important in chili crop ? When is the critical period for weed competition in chili crop ? Name few important broadleaf weeds in chili crop ?

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Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control

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  1. Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper • After completing 3 Units in this Lesson, you have learned to answer: • Why weed control is important in chili crop? • When is the critical period for weed competition in chili crop? • Name few important broadleaf weeds in chili crop? • Name few important grass weeds in chili crop? • Name few important sedges that compete with chili crop? Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control Lesson 1: Weeds and Weed Competition in Chili Pepper

  2. Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Chili pepper being mainly grown during rainy season encounters several weeds which grow luxuriantly and dominate during this season as compared to rabi/summer season. Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control Lesson 1: Weeds and Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Weeds in young Chili pepper

  3. Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Weeds in chili pepper crop compete with the crop for nutrients, water, and light as with other crops. Weeds are more competitive when moisture is limiting and especially under drought situation. When young, chili pepper does not compete well with weeds. Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control Lesson 1: Weeds and Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Weeds in young Chili pepper crop

  4. Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Unless good weed control is achieved, substantial yield losses will occur. Yield loss of more than 70% due to weeds compared to weed free crop was reported from weed control experiments. Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control Lesson 1: Weeds and Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Weeds free young chili pepper crop

  5. Unit 1: Weed Competition in Chili Pepper It was found necessary to keep the crop weed free from 15 to 40 days after sowing. Weed competition is critical during second to third fortnight after sowing. Module IX: Weeds and Weed Control Lesson 1: Weeds and Weed Competition in Chili Pepper Weeds free young chili pepper crop

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