Effect of herbicide application on weed control and yield of garlic (Allium Sativum)

Present investigation was undertaken at AICRP on vegetable crops, Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri during rabi season 2015–16. The results revealed that among the herbicide treatments Oxyfluorfen 23.5 EC PoE @ 0.150 kg a.i./ha + Quizalofop ethyl 5% EC PoE @ 0.050 kg a.i./ha was found significantly superior in reducing the weed population at all the stages of crop growth. Further, lowest weed index (5.12%) and maximum weed control efficiency (84.17%) was recorded by the same herbicide treatment. This indicates application of Oxyfluorfen @0.150 kg a.i.+ Quizalofop Ethyl 0.05 kg a. i./ha as post emergence herbicide is better option for controlling weed population and obtaining better yield of garlic.