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VOL. 13, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Ecological importance of common weeds in agro‑ecosystem of Saidabad Block
Authors
Shivangi Shukla, Dr. Juhi Singh
Abstract
Traditionally, weeds are considered to be unwanted
vegetation in agriculture systems due to their competitive effects on the
productivity of the crop. In recent years, however, agroecological research has
focused on their key ecological roles and their contribution to ecosystem
sustainability. Common weeds of the agroecosystem in Saidabad block were
studied with a focus on their functions in the agroecosystem in relation to
their ecological significance in terms of soil health, hydrological regulation,
conservation of biodiversity, nutrient cycling and ecosystem
multifunctionality. Grasses like Echinochloa crus-galli and Cynodon dactylon,
broad-leaved weeds like Trianthema monogyna, Commelina benghalensis and Cleome
viscosa and sedges like Cyperus and Fimbristylis are common species observed in
the agricultural fields of the region. They participate in soil stabilization,
addition of organic matter, retention of soil moisture and control of erosion
particularly in rain-fed and semi-irrigated agricultural conditions. Weeds are
also a source of habitat and food for pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and
beneficial soil organisms that help with biological pest control and preserve
biodiversity. Furthermore, some weed species carry with them various applications
such as fodder, medicinal, ethnobotanical and phytoremediation uses, which are
important applications that cannot be overemphasized in the rural
agroecosystems. The study also highlights the importance of site-specific and
ecological weed management approaches, such as zonal management, integrated
weed management, and decreased reliance on herbicides, to help achieve a
balance between crop productivity and ecological sustainability. Adaptive weed
management of beneficial weed communities can improve the resilience of the
ecosystems, climate-smart agriculture and long-term agricultural sustainability
in Saidabad block rather than eradication.
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Pages:340-343
How to cite this article:
Shivangi Shukla, Dr. Juhi Singh "Ecological importance of common weeds in agro‑ecosystem of Saidabad Block". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 340-343
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