• sajad suliman
• Dr. sukhvinder singh

The present study was undertaken to investigate the impact of Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Beauv. (barnyard grass) as a weed on rice cultivation in District Baramulla (JK). Echinochloa crus galli belongs to the Poaceae family and is a competitor of rice plants in standing water fields. The experimental work was carried out during 2020-2021. Representative rice plots of 20 × 20m were selected in different areas. 15 quadrats of 5× 5m were randomly laid within the rice plot and results were recorded (quantitatively and qualitatively) at different stages of rice cultivation. Qualitative analysis showed the regular presence of weeds in every quadrant. Moreover, quantitative analysis also proved significant reduction in rice yield due to Echinochloa crus-galli. However, traditional methods known as “Nind” (removal by hands) and spikelet cutting are commonly used by farmers but are time consuming and less effective to manage this weed. A number of common herbicides viz. Bispyribac Sodium, Butachlor granules, Anilophos and Ethoxy sulfuron are also used by farmers to control this weed. Therefore, the present study revealed the distribution, management implications and rice yield impact of Echinochloa crus-galli in the rice fields of District Baramulla (JK).

Echinochloa crus-galli (L.), Barnyard Grass, Poaceae, Baramulla, Traditional

"Distribution, management implications and yield impact of Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Beauv. in the rice field of District Baramulla (JK) India : A case study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.c588-c595, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206272.pdf

"Distribution, management implications and yield impact of Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Beauv. in the rice field of District Baramulla (JK) India : A case study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppc588-c595, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206272.pdf