Sorghum and pearl millet are prominent cereal crops extensively cultivated
in India. These plant species are intentionally cultivated by agriculturalists with
constrained financial means who reside in arid and semi-arid geographical areas. The
presence of weeds significantly hinders the successful cultivation of these crops. The
unregulated growth of undesirable plant species has been empirically documented to
have a substantial negative impact on the agricultural output of sorghum and pearl
millet, potentially resulting in a decline of approximately 30-40%. Therefore, this
chapter elucidates the amalgamated approaches for weed management in the
cultivation of sorghum and pearl millet, encompassing cultural, cropping, and chemical
methods that are both economically viable and readily implementable for farmers
residing in arid and semi-arid regions.
Keywords: Management, Pearl millet, Sorghum, Weeds.
