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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Study on Parthenium hysterophorus a most dangerous weed to ecosystem
Authors
Rajbala
Abstract
Parthenium grows luxuriantly in wastelands,
public lawns, orchards, forestlands, flood plains, agricultural areas, urban
areas, overgrazed pastures, industrial areas,
playgrounds, roadsides, railway tracks and residential plots. Invasive plant
species have the potential to damage crops, industries, environment and public
health, hence scientists, academicians, leaders of industry and land managers
are realizing that invasive species are serious environmental threats for the
21st century. Weeds in routine are known to be unwanted in a given situation
and these are harmful, dangerous or economically detrimental having serious
threat to primary production and bio-diversity. Invasive Alien Species are
known to be the species which are introduced from outside from its origin place
to other countries either by deliberately or
unintentional human activities. Parthenium weed is an annual heterophilic herb
in the family Asteraceae. It is spreading across the whole country. It gets
easily established in almost all the places such as wasteland, roadsides,
forests, railway tracks, crop fields, etc. Its high germination ability
throughout the year, an enormous seed bank, rapid spread, colonization and
extreme adaptability in a wide range of habitats is responsible for its wide
spread occurrence. It was reported to be one of the most dangerous weeds of the
world. Its flourish in short period due to its fast multiplication, rapid
growth and its ability to compete with other native flora. There are many ways
like mechanical, chemical, cultural and biological to control it, but it cannot
be controlled by using multiple approach. Integrated approach should be the
better way to manage this noxious weed. Present review explores the possibility
through knowing habitat, distribution, biology, ill effects and properties and management
of Parthenium hysterophorus.
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Pages:107-112
How to cite this article:
Rajbala "Study on <i>Parthenium hysterophorus</i> a most dangerous weed to ecosystem". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 107-112
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