cyperus rotundus are problematic weeds in fields and house gardens. It is quit difficult to eliminate it by pulling in gardens usually which could cause breakage of roots, leaving tubers in the soil from which new plants emerge quickly.
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The use of natural enemies can be a solution but there can other implications to the soil composition like fertility, as natural enemies can also invade the other soil nutrients e.g. The timbers left behind can use other organic components thus promoting the growth of other undesirable vectors.
ZM.
I will let you know the result when I finish the use of plant pathogens to control the weeds
Many thanks to JJ Neiff, Zakhe Mcunu and Loekas - Soesanto for interesting reply and quick response. I Agree with Dr. Neiff that the Cyperus rotundus is very resistant to herbicides and no natural enemies of this plant has been reported. but I did refer definitely to the beneficial fungi, possibly not stimulating the growth of further unwanted vectors as Dr. Zakhe Mcunu mentioned. I hope that Dr. Loekas - Soesanto can let me know about any progress in this area. Thanks again to all of you.
I agree with you Prof. Jai Ghosh, for removing all monocot crops. Thank you very much
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