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Author : Steven R. Radosevich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 25,13 MB
Release : 1997-02-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780471116066
Weeds are successful plants, but on their own terms. Looking at weeds from an ecological viewpoint, emphasising the way in which one species interacts with others, the authors show that weeds are questionable mainly in that they are out-of-place.
Author : Richard J. Aldrich
Publisher : PWS Publishing Company
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 24,31 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Gardening
ISBN :
Considers weed behaviour and management in the context of ecology and agricultural management. Treats weeds taxonomy and evolution, crop ecology and the role of weed in allelopathy. Discusses the mode of action of herbicides, biological, cultural and chemical control. Provides lists of common and scientific names of weeds and chemical names of herbicides.
Author : Barbara D. Booth
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780851995281
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Author : Matt Liebman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 45,65 MB
Release : 2001-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139427245
This book presents principles and practices for ecologically based weed management in a wide range of temperate and tropical farming systems. Special attention is given to the evolutionary challenges that weeds pose and the roles that farmers can play in the development of new weed-management strategies.
Author : Steven R. Radosevich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 13,19 MB
Release : 2007-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470168935
The classic reference on weeds and invasive plants has been revised and updated. The Third Edition of this authoritative reference provides an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so you can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, this book: Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems. Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants. Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches. Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management. Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers. This is the definitive, hands-on reference if you're a land manager or professional in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. The book is also an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields.
Author : R. J. Aldrich
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 1984-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780827338739
Author : Bhagirath Chauhan
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 18,14 MB
Release : 2021-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128229357
Weeds are the main biological constraint to crop production throughout the year. Uncontrolled weeds could cause 100% yield loss. In Australia, the overall cost of weeds to Australian grain growers was estimated at AU$ 3.3 billion annually. In terms of yield losses, weeds amounted to 2.7 million tonnes of grains at a national level. In the USA, weeds cost US$ 33 billion in lost crop production annually. In India, these costs were estimated to be much higher (US$ 11 billion). These studies from different economies suggest that weeds cause substantial yield and economic loss. Biology and Management of Problematic Weed Species details the biology of key weed species, providing vital information on seed germination and production, as well as factors affecting weed growth. These species include Chenopodium album, Chloris truncata and C. virgate, Conyza bonariensis and C. canadensis, Cyperus rotundus, and many more. This information is crucial for researchers and growers to develop integrated weed management (IWM) strategies. Written by leading experts across the globe, this book is an essential read to plant biologists and ecologists, crop scientists, and students and researchers interested in weed science. Provides detailed information on the biology of different key weed species Covers weed seed germination and emergence Presents the factors affecting weed growth and seed production
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Page : pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
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Author : Anna Kocira
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,93 MB
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 3036515127
Satisfying consumer needs through the production of healthy and nutritious agricultural products is a substantial challenge facing modern agriculture. However, agricultural production should be carried out with care for plant health, biological safety of products, and environmental safety while minimizing the risks to human health. Therefore, the implementation of agricultural practices while respecting these principles is very important for improving the quantity and quality of crops. Additionally, ecosystems have been altered as a result of human activities and climate change, resulting in the reduction of biodiversity and creation of new niches where pests can thrive. This is of particular importance in 2020, as the United Nations General Assembly declared this year as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH), with “protecting plants, protecting life” as a leading subject. This Special Issue promotes the subject of plant health and emphasize the importance of preventing the spread of pests, including weeds, which cause substantial economic losses. Research articles cover topics related to the biology and harmfulness of weeds, particularly in connection with crop health, segetal weed communities and their biodiversity, and integrated methods of weed control. For this Special Issue, we welcome all types of articles, including original research, opinions, and reviews.
Author : Robert Zimdahl
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 12,40 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0323149421
Fundamentals of Weed Science provides an introduction to the basic principles of weed science for undergraduate courses. It discusses several aspects of weed biology and control, and traces the history of herbicide development. The book begins with an introduction to weeds, covering their definition, characteristics, harmful aspects, and the cost of weed control. This is followed chapters on weed classification, the uses of weeds, weed biology, weed ecology, allelopathy, the significance of plant competition, weed management and control methods, and biological weed control. Later chapters deal with herbicidesthe most important weed control tools and the ones with the greatest potential for untoward effects. Students of weed science must understand herbicides and the factors governing their use as well as the potential for misuse. These chapters discuss chemical weed control, the properties and uses of herbicides, factors affecting herbicide performance, herbicide application, herbicide formulation, ecological impact of herbicides, pesticide registration and legislation, weed management systems, and the future of weed science.