Weeds are a hidden foe for crop plants, interfering with their functions and suppressing their
growth and development. Yield losses of∼ 34% are caused by weeds among the major
crops, which are grown worldwide. These yield losses are higher than the losses caused by
other pests in the crops. Sustainable weed management is needed in the wake of a huge
decline in crop outputs due to weed pressure. A diversity in weed management tools
ensures sustainable weed control and reduces chances of herbicide resistance …