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ORGANIC

WEED

MANAGEMENT

1) Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon where one plant inhibits

the growth of another. E.g. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), Asparagus

(Asparagus officinalis L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), Buckwheat

(Fagopyrum esculentum Moench), and Red clover (Trifolium

pratense L.).

2) Mulching: Covering the soil with dead plant material is an easy

way to control weeds and protect the soil in annual crops. This

practice can be implemented into most existing cropping systems.

3) Integrated methods: combination of various techniques.