The cultivation of pulses in India is carried out across 23 million hectares,
which encompasses a wide range of agroecological conditions, cropping techniques,
and management practices. They are planted throughout both the Kharif and Rabi
seasons. The average productivity of pulse crops in India is somewhat lower than the
productivity levels reported in several other pulse-growing countries globally. The
problem of weed infestation is a substantial hindrance to attaining the highest possible
crop output. This chapter discusses the critical period of crop-weed competition in
different pulse crops. The list of predominant weed species systematically classified
based on their seasonal occurrences, along with corresponding herbicides
recommended for their control, is also included.
Keywords: Management, Pulses, Weeds.
