Studies on Diversity of Weed Flora of Rabi Crops Around Yamuna Nagar, Haryana

The study has been carried out in six villages around Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. The main rabi crops of the area include wheat, mustard, gram, potato and barseem. A total of 43 weed species were collected from these crops. Among the weeds, 36 species were annuals and 7 perennials belonging to 21 families and 42 genera. Poa annua, phalaris minor, Polypogon monspeliensis and Melilotus indica were found in all the five crops. The study of diversity of weed flora shall be helpful to farmers and researchers for the identifications, control and ecological management of these species.