Trianthema portulacastrum L. (Family: Aizoaceae), commonly known as horse pursulane is a troublesome broadleaved weed in India. Aggressive growth of this type of weeds with high invasion potential it becomes an important constraint in crop cultivation. Yield losses are most severe when weeds and crops emerge simultaneously and compete with each other for resources. Crop yield usually decreases with increase in weed density and interference duration. The competition effect of Horse pursulane on growth and yield attributes of maize experiment was conducted during January 2018 at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai. | Evaluating the effect of horse pursulane Trianthema portulacastrum L. competition on maize Zea mays L.
