Review on Use of Plant Extracts in Weed Control

Abstract

Weeds are important factor in agriculture, which influence crop yields. Presently, weeds have been controlled by using synthetic weedicides. These chemicals have a negative impact on the environment [1] and human health [2]. Use of allelopathy is an environment-friendly option for weed control [3,4]. Allelopathy is identified as a natural weed control approach [5,6]. Different plants have different allelochemicals. These chemicals could be utilized for suppressing weeds [7].