Review of literature on Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeuschel with particular reference to South East Asia

Abstract

Imperata cylindrica is one of the most noxious weeds in South East Asia. Over the past two decades significant advances have been made in the understanding of its biology and control. This paper reviews work over this period and concludes that despite such advances, there remains much scope for improvement of control, particularly in development of methods appropriate for small scale farmers with limited resources.

Keywords:

• Imperata cylindrica
• biology
• mechanical control
• cultural control
• biological control
• dalapon
• glyphosate
• glufosinate ammonium
• imazapyr
• paraquat

Notes

Reprint requests and correspondance to: Tropical Weeds Unit.Long Ashton "Research Station, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS18 9AF, U.K.