Effect and Management of Parthenium Hysteropharus Linn. – A Weed of Global Significance

Parthenium hysterophorus Linn. (ASTERACEAE) is much-branched, annual herb, with role as environmental medical and agricultural hazards. The prime objective of this paper (=work) is to provide general information about the physiology, distribution, ill – effects and management of parthenium. Successful management of this weed can be achieved by an integrated approach with biological control as the key element.