Summer Weeds of District Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh: A Floristic Assessment

Indu

doi:10.55544/jrasb.3.6.24

Authors

Dr. Indu Department of Botany, Janta Vedic College, Baraut, Baghpat- 250611, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.3.6.24

Keywords:

Summer weeds, Baghpat District, Poaceae, Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae

Abstract

Baghpat district is located in western Uttar Pradesh and there is significant weed invasion during the summer season (April to July), particularly in agricultural landscapes. This study provides a comprehensive account of the summer weed flora in the district, documenting species diversity, families, habitats, and ecological behavior. In the present paper total of 50 common summers weed species belonging to 22 families were identified. Maximum number of weed was observed from family Poaceae, followed by Amaranthaceae and Asteraceae. The findings highlight the need for region-specific weed management strategies, especially during the Kharif cropping season.

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