A. Chaudhary, S.R. Samota Integrated, weed, management, sustainable, pulse 249-253 2 (5) September, 2026 Pulses are highly susceptible to weed competition, particularly during the early stages of crop growth, which can cause substantial reductions in growth, yield and resource-use efficiency. Integrated Weed Management (IWM) combines preventive, cultural, mechanical and chemical weed-control methods to achieve effective and sustainable weed suppression.