Importance of weed endemic in subsistence agriculture in Ladakh region and their traditional management
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Authors
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M. S. Raghuvanshi
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J. C. Tewari
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R. K. Bhatt
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Stanzin Landol
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Enoch Spalbar
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Ngawang Dorje
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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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