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.

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)