Management of Bidens pilosa and Commelina benghalensis in organic corn cultivation under no-tillage

Mowing is one of the most important methods used to control weeds in organic farming, under the no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three weed management techniques on weed development, using the weeds Bidens pilosa and Commelina benghalensis, in competition with organic corn {mowing at the three-leaf stage (14 days after corn emergence - DACE), mowing at the three- and six-leaf stage (14 and 25 DACE), and no mowing. Single cultivation with no mowing was also evaluated for these weeds. Mowings performed at 14 and 25 DACE prevented the production of B. pilosa seeds, ensuring efficient control of this species. However, the use of this technique was shown to be inefficient in the control of C. benghalensis

Management of Bidens pilosa and Commelina benghalensis in organic corn cultivation under no-tillage Manejo de Bidens pilosa e Commelina benghalensis no cultivo de milho orgânico em sistema de plantio direto

Mowing is one of the most important methods used to control weeds in organic farming, under the no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three weed management techniques on weed development, using the weeds Bidens pilosa and Commelina benghalensis, in competition with organic corn {mowing at the three-leaf stage (14 days after corn emergence - DACE), mowing at the three- and six-leaf stage (14 and 25 DACE), and no mowing. Single cultivation with no mowing was also evaluated for these weeds. Mowings performed at 14 and 25 DACE prevented the production of B. pilosa seeds, ensuring efficient control of this species. However, the use of this technique was shown to be inefficient in the control of C. benghalensis.<br>A roçada é um dos métodos de maior importância no controle de plantas daninhas, em cultivos orgânicos, no sistema de plantio direto. Neste trabalho foram avaliados os efeitos de três manejos de plantas de Bidens pilosa e Commelina benghalensis, em competição com o milho {roçadas no estádio de três folhas do milho (14 dias após emergência do milho - DAEM), roçadas no estádio de três e seis folhas do milho (14 e 25 DAEM) e não roçadas}, sobre o desenvolvimento das plantas daninhas. Foi avaliado também o cultivo solteiro dessas plantas daninhas sem o uso de roçadas. Roçadas realizadas aos 14 e 25 DAEM impediram a produção de sementes de B. pilosa, garantindo eficiente controle dessa espécie. Todavia, o uso dessa técnica mostrou-se ineficiente para o controle de C. benghalensis