Weedy rice problem is a serious threat to rice cultivation in Thailand particularly in irrigated rice growing area. Hence, “Modeling development project on managing strategies to reduce weedy rice infestation” had been carried out to reduce server weedy rice problem. This project was conducted at Moo 8 Suan Prig Thai, Muang district and Moo 5 Bueng Kho Hai, Lam Lul Ka district, Pathumthani province with 500 rai in 2013 and 2014 of demonstrated rice field. This technological package consisted of 12 varied cultural practices that were being used to manage weedy rice, these included 1) reduce rice planting time into 2 crops/year 2) leave field for 2 - 4 weeks after harvesting 3) well leveled soil preparation 4) stimulate weedy rice seed to germinate and... |