Weed Community Dynamics in the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and the Efficacy of Mechanical Cultivation and Competitive Rice Cultivars for Weed Control in Indonesia

The system of rice intensification (SRI) prescribes the use of young seedlings, planted at reduced densities and managed using reduced irrigation and frequent mechanical weeding, as a means of optimizing rice yields and reducing input costs. Such changes in management practice have been known to result in prominent shifts in weed flora, which if anticipated could help refine future weed control strategies. This study, conducted at four locations...