Non-Chemical Weed Control
Non-Chemical Weed Control

Author: Khawar Jabran

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2018-01-03

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0128098821

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Non-Chemical Weed Control is the first book to present an overview of plant crop protection against non-food plants using non-chemical means. Plants growing wild—particularly unwanted plants found in cultivated ground to the exclusion of the desired crop—have been treated with herbicides and chemical treatments in the past. As concern over environmental, food and consumer safety increases, research has turned to alternatives, including the use of cover crops, thermal treatments and biotechnology to reduce and eliminate unwanted plants. This book provides insight into existing and emerging alternative crop protection methods and includes lessons learned from past methodologies. As crop production resources decline while consumer concerns over safety increase, the effective control of weeds is imperative to insure the maximum possible levels of soil, sunlight and nutrients reach the crop plants. - Allows reader to identify the most appropriate solution based on their individual use or case - Provides researchers, students and growers with current concepts regarding the use of modern, environment-friendly weed control techniques - Presents methods of weed management—an important part of integrated weed management in the future - Exploits the knowledge gained from past sustainable weed management efforts

Weed and Crop Resistance to Herbicides
Weed and Crop Resistance to Herbicides

Author: Rafael de Prado

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1997-05-31

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9780792345817

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In recent decades, repeated use of herbicides in the same field has imposed selection for resistance in species that were formerly susceptible. On the other hand, considerable research in the private and public sectors has been directed towards introducing herbicide tolerance into susceptible crop species. The evolution of herbicide resistance, understanding its mechanisms, characterisation of resistant weed biotypes, development of herbicide-tolerant crops and management of resistant weeds are described throughout the 36 chapters of this book. It has been written by leading researchers based on the contributions made at the International Symposium on Weed and Crop Resistance to Herbicides held at Córdoba, Spain. This book will be a good reference source for research scientists and advanced students.

Fundamentals of Weed Science
Fundamentals of Weed Science

Author: Robert Zimdahl

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0323149421

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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.

Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators, 1996-97
Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators, 1996-97

Author: Margot Anderson

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0788149032

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Takes stock of how natural resources (land & water) & commercial inputs (energy, nutrients, pesticides, & machinery) are used in the agricultural sector; shows how they contribute to environmental quality; & links use & quality to technological change, production management practices, & farm programs. Provides a comprehensive source of data & analysis on the factors that affect resource use & quality in American agriculture. Examines the economic factors that affect resource use, & estimates the costs & benefits (to farmers, consumers, & the government) of meeting conservation & environmental goals. Charts & tables.