Sorghum bicolor Water Extract as a Bioherbicide: A Comprehensive Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v4i11.720Keywords:
Bioherbicide, Allelopathy, Sorgoleone, Sustainable Control, Sorghum Water ExtractAbstract
The use of synthetic herbicides in modern agriculture raises concerns about soil and water pollution, biodiversity loss, and health issues. These problems are already evident and must be addressed, as they may lead to declining agricultural yields and long-term risks to human health. Consequently, there is increasing interest in environmentally friendly herbicide alternatives. Sorghum, an allelopathic plant, should be considered for this purpose. It reliably produces the bioactive compound sorgoleone, which is environmentally friendly and can inhibit the growth of various weeds. Additionally, sorghum sugar may reduce weed biomass, enhance herbicide efficacy, and boost crop productivity. Sustainable agriculture systems have also explored weed control through rice straw. This task seeks to further explore sorghum water extract's potential as a bioherbicide and to reduce reliance on synthetic options. It also aims to evaluate challenges, create opportunities, and develop future prospects for weed management systems supporting sustainable agriculture, highlighting the potential development pathway of sorghum bioherbicides
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