Question

    In weed management, which term refers to the reduction

    of weed seed bank by encouraging weed germination and then destroying them before crop sowing?
    A False seedbed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mulching Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Intercropping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Herbicide rotation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Soil solarization Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    False seedbed involves land preparation and irrigation to stimulate weed emergence. Once weeds germinate, they are destroyed before crop sowing, thus reducing weed pressure during crop growth.

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