Knowledge of the weed flora of a certain area, as well as knowledge of the relationship between
cultivated plants and weed plants, is important for successful weed control and the efficient application
of agrotechnical measures. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the weed flora in maize
fields in the area of Novi Grad, as well as a taxonomic analysis, an analysis of the biological spectrum,
a phytogeographical analysis and an analysis of ecological indicators of the maize weed flora. During
field research on two maize fields in the area of Donji Rakani village (Novi Grad), a total of 38 species
of vascular plants were collected, which were systematized into 35 genera and 16 families. The most
abundant in terms of species numbers were the families Compositae (31.58%) and Poaceae (18.42%),
as well as the genera Erigeron, Ranunculus and Setaria. Hemicryptophytes (36.84%) and therophytes
(31.58%) dominated the biological spectrum. Phytogeographical analysis revealed the dominance of
the Eurasian (25.81%) floral element. A total of seven adventive species were recorded. The paper also
presents the results of the analysis of ecological indicators for soil moisture, soil reaction, nutrients, light
and temperature. The results of our research contribute to a better knowledge of the weed flora in maize
fields, which could be useful for creating more efficient weed control measures.
