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Chemical Weed Management in Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)

The switch to grow rice in DSR decreases adverse environmental impacts, labor requirements, and the amount of water needed to reach maturity. Farmers can gain greatly from the direct-seeded rice system, but the key drawback is lack of standing water encourages the growth of weeds, which significantly reduces rice output. Notwithstanding all of the benefits, the potential yield losses due to massive weed growth threats DSR and might lower output by as much as 50%. The trend for an increase in herbicide use has been reinforced by the spread of DSR. Many researchers working on weed management in DSR are in opinion that suitable herbicides are feasible choice as compared to hand weeding. Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, moisture, light, and space, which drastically reduces crop productivity and development. Weed floras have quick response to management practices and environmental conditions, hence various herbicides are vital for managing weed problems.