Use of Eupatorium (Chromolaena Odorata) - An obnoxious weed in compost production

  • 01/08/2009

  • Indian Forester

Chromolaena odorata (Eupatorium odoratum), commonly known as Eupatorium, is an introduced weed which became a menace in plantations, forests, marginal lands and open areas in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka. The weed calls for effective control by applying suitable methods. Keeping this in view, an experiment was conducted to know the effect of eupatorium in enhancing nutrient content of compost.