Weed management refers to the strategies and techniques used to control and reduce the presence of unwanted plants, or weeds, in agricultural, horticultural, and natural environments. Effective weed management is essential for maximizing crop yields, preserving soil health, and preventing competition between weeds and desired plants for resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight. Common methods of weed management include mechanical control (such as tillage or mowing), cultural control (such as crop rotation or cover cropping), biological control (such as using natural enemies or herbivores to control weed populations), and chemical control (such as using herbicides). Integrated weed management approaches combine multiple control methods to achieve sustainable and effective weed control while minimizing environmental impact and resistance development. Ongoing research in weed management focuses on developing new, innovative control methods, understanding weed ecology and behavior, and optimizing weed control strategies for specific crops and environments.