Obnoxious weeds mankind's need

ABSTRACT

Survey of weeds of sugarcane crop in the District Sukkur was carried out during 1998-1999. Fifty weed species belonging to 21 angiosperm families are reported from sugarcane field. Irrespective of their potential negative effects on crop, due to competition for light, nutrients and space, there are many beneficial aspects of these plants. Poor inhabitants depend on these naturally distributed sources. People use these plant species for fodder, vegetable, fruits and medicine. This study has been carried out to explore the potential beneficial aspects of weeds