Abstract:
Remove weed rhizomes, stolons, and tubers from cassava seed beds to re
duce weed problems.
Mulch cassava seed beds with live or dead mulch materials to reduce weed
problems and improve soils.
Grow cassava varieties with early, low, and much branching habit; these will
suppress weed growth better than varieties with late, high, or no branching
habits.
Intercrop cassava with appropriate crops to reduce weed problems and im
prove soils.
Use improved fallow plant as "live mulch" on land for planting cassava.
Hand weed three times within 3 months after planting cassava; this will re
duce weed competition with cassava for nutrients.
Combine the most appropriate weed control practices for more effective
control of the weeds