Publications by authors named "Mst Salma Khanam"
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Over 3.5 billion people rely on rice for a significant portion of their daily calories, with Bangladesh being the third largest producer and a top consumer, affecting both local food security and the global rice market.
- A survey of weed management practices among 865 farmers in Bangladesh's 30 agroecological zones revealed that 82% use herbicides, primarily pre-emergence types, despite a lack of understanding about their proper application and potential hazards.
- Many farmers believe herbicides enhance yields despite observing issues like early seedling growth suppression and the presence of tough-to-control weed species, raising concerns about reliance on chemical weed management.
