An Overview of Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorus) - Noxious Weed
Nitin Rex Sancho A.
Division of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 114), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Composting, Noxious, Parthenium, Weed
Abstract
Parthenium hysterophorus, an noxious herbaceous plant originating from the American continent, has emerged as a pervasive problem in more than 45 countries located in tropical regions. This invasive plant possesses remarkable adaptability, enabling it to grow effortlessly in diverse soil types and overcome various climatic challenges. Its success can be attributed to several adaptive mechanisms, wide adaptability, drought tolerance, insensitivity to light conditions, high rate of seed production, efficient seed dispersal and allelopathic properties. Understanding the resilience and characteristics of Parthenium is crucial for effective management and control strategies in affected regions; which has the C:P ratio and C:N ratio of 20.20 and 3.26 respectively. Even though it has a negative impact on the environment it also has a beneficial impact on the environment.
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