Management of sarkanda (Saccharum spontaneum) in international border area of Jammu region

Management of sarkanda (Saccharum spontaneum) in international border area of Jammu region

Sarkanda (Saccharum spontaneum) is one of the most problematic weed species along the international border, posing a serious challenge to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel by obstructing patrolling and surveillance activities, thereby increasing the risk of infiltration and illegal cross-border movements.

 

Management of sarkanda (Saccharum spontaneum) in international border area of Jammu region

A management strategy for this weed was successfully demonstrated by AICRP–WM Centre-Jammu of ICAR- Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur. The application of glyphosate at 2.0 kg/ha combined with 1% urea and suitable surfactants, applied using drone technology, proved highly effective in controlling Saccharum spontaneum and associated weed flora in international border areas.

 

(Source: ICAR- Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur)

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