Importance of weed endemic in subsistence agriculture in Ladakh region and their traditional management


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Authors

  • M. S. Raghuvanshi
  • J. C. Tewari
  • R. K. Bhatt
  • Stanzin Landol
  • Enoch Spalbar
  • Ngawang Dorje
  • Mohd. Raza

Abstract

Subsistence agriculture in Ladakh region requires a thorough understanding of its physical, economical and social realities before
recommendation of any weed management technologies in the
region. There is a need to make farming community aware of the
weed menace and its impact on crop yields. Weeds in the region are used as fodder for animals, also for various medicinal purposes. Cultural methods of weed management like use of higher seed rate, weeding tools, mulching etc., may be accepted by the farmers of the region.

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Author Biographies

  • M. S. Raghuvanshi
    Principal Scientist (Agronomy), Regional Research Station, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Leh-Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) 194 101
  • J. C. Tewari
    Retd. Principal Scientist, Regional Research Station, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Leh-Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) 194 101
  • R. K. Bhatt
    Head Div. III, Central Arid Zone Research
    Institute, Jodhpur.
  • Stanzin Landol
    Technical Assistant, Regional Research Station, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Leh-Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) 194 101
  • Enoch Spalbar
    Senior Research Fellow, Regional Research Station, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Leh-Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) 194 101
  • Ngawang Dorje
    Senior Research Fellow, Regional Research Station, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Leh-Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) 194 101
  • Mohd. Raza
    Field Assistant, Regional Research Station, Central
    Arid Zone Research Institute Leh-Ladakh
    (J&K) 194 101;

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Submitted

2018-12-07

Published

2018-12-07

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 11 (2018)

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Raghuvanshi, M. S., Tewari, J. C., Bhatt, R. K., Landol, S., Spalbar, E., Dorje, N., & Raza, M. (2018). Importance of weed endemic in subsistence agriculture in Ladakh region and their traditional management. Indian Farming, 68(11). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/85355