Weed Problems and Site-Specific Herbicide Application in Wheat Cultivation

Abstract

Wheat, one of the most ancient plant species in human history, is one of the first plant examples cultivated with the beginning of agriculture. Even today, it is one of the most cultivated plants in the world and has great importance in human nutrition. In parallel with this wide cultivation area, there are agricultural problems that need to be solved. The first and perhaps most important of these is the weed problem. Many annual and perennial, broad and narrow-leaved weed species compete with annual wheat plants and cause significant yield losses. In large areas and densely planted wheat, the most preferred control method is chemical control, as it has a quick effect, is relatively easy to apply, and alternative methods are not very suitable. Intensive and continuous use of herbicides causes many health and environmental problems in the long term. At this point, it is extremely important to determine methods that will reduce the amount of herbicide used. One of these methods is site-specific herbicide applications.