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Author : Karla Leigh Gage
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889713113
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (897 download)
Download or read book Weed Biology and Ecology in Agroecosystems written by Karla Leigh Gage and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-11-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Miguel A. Altieri
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book WEED MGMT IN AGROECOSYSTEMS written by Miguel A. Altieri and published by Springer. This book was released on 1988-08-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters of this book describe the physiological, population and community ecology of weeds within agroecosystems, with the goal of recognizing details of relevant approaches for better weed management
Author : Inderjit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401705526
Total Pages : 550 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Weed Biology and Management written by Inderjit and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weeds hold an enigmatic and sometimes-controversial place in agriculture, where they are generally reviled, grudgingly tolerated, and occasionally admired. In most cases, growers make considerable effort to reduce the negative economic impact of weeds because they compete with crops for resources and hinder field operations, thereby affecting crop productivity and quality, and ultimately the sustainability of agriculture. Weed control in production agriculture is commonly achieved through the integration of chemical, biological, and mechanical management methods. Chemicals (herbicides) usually inhibit the growth and establishment of weed plants by interfering with various physiological and biochemical pathways. Biological methods include crop competition, smother crops, rotation crops, and allelopathy, as well as specific insect predators and plant pathogens. Mechanical methods encompass an array of tools from short handled hoes to sophisticated video-guided robotic machines. Integrating these technologies, in order to relieve the negative impacts of weeds on crop production in a way that allows growers to optimize profits and preserve human health and the environment, is the science of weed management.
Author : Stephen W Adkins
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780645252
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
Download or read book Parthenium Weed written by Stephen W Adkins and published by CABI. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the most important aspects of the biology, ecology and management of what is one of the world's worst weeds. Originally regarded as a major weed in Australia and India, Parthenium weed is now widespread in around 48 countries in Africa, Asia and the South Pacific, and has the potential to spread to new countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. This book, which is a collective effort by 27 members of the International Parthenium Weed Network, addresses research and knowledge gaps for different countries. It examines the weed's mode of spread, its impact on agricultural production, its effect on the environment and on human health, and its management using biological control, as well as cultural, physical and chemical approaches. It also considers the coordination of the weed's management, possible uses for Parthenium weed, its present distribution and how this is impacted by climate change. This book includes: A detailed analysis of Parthenium weed biology. Experiences with Parthenium weed worldwide. An explanation of practical management options. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in universities and institutes, in the fields of plant ecology, botany, agriculture, conservation and restoration ecology.
Author : Matt Liebman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139427245
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)
Download or read book Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds written by Matt Liebman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2001-07-19 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Richard J. Aldrich
Publisher : PWS Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Weed-crop Ecology written by Richard J. Aldrich and published by PWS Publishing Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Alireza Taab
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781628083323
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (833 download)
Download or read book Weeds and Their Ecological Functions written by Alireza Taab and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weeds are problematic both in agricultural and non-agricultural areas so that they potentially cause economic losses. Weed interference in crops also date back to the beginning of agriculture and they have been able to persist, in spite of long term control operations. They are able to adapt and survive in the environment due to their specific characteristics. Thus, to control weeds efficiently knowledge of weed biology, in particular their survival mechanisms, ecological responses and interactions, is of important value in weed management systems. "Weeds and their Ecological Functions" provides information on weeds functional behaviours in their cultivations including weed seed dormancy, germination and seedling emergence, examples of beneficial and detrimental interactions between weeds and other organisms, weed behaviours in perennial crops and response of weeds to cover crops. This information is useful for students and weed scientists to analyse some of the functional behaviour of weeds and to develop integrated weed management systems.
Author : Lewis H. Ziska
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0813814170
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (138 download)
Download or read book Weed Biology and Climate Change written by Lewis H. Ziska and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weed Biology and Climate Change will provide a synthesis of what is known regarding the probable impact of environmental change on weed biology. Chapters will look at impacts of weed biology on agriculture, invasive species that limit ecological diversity and weeds that serve as health risks. In addition it looks at current weed management strategies and how they will be affected by global climate change. The book covers an increasingly important area in plant science, crop science and ecological research, and will be essential reading for anyone exploring the biological impacts of a changing environment.
Author : Anna Kocira
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3036515127
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (365 download)
Download or read book Weed Ecology and New Approaches for Management written by Anna Kocira and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Alireza Taab
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781628083385
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (833 download)
Download or read book Weeds and Their Ecological Functions written by Alireza Taab and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weeds are problematic both in agricultural and nonagricultural areas so that they potentially cause economic losses. Weed interference in crops also date back to the beginning of agriculture and they have been able to persist, in spite of long term control operations. They are able to adapt and survive in the environment due to their specific characteristics. Thus, to control weeds efficiently knowledge of weed biology, in particular their survival mechanisms, ecological responses and interactions, is of important value in weed management systems. "Weeds and their Ecological Functions" provides information on weeds functional behaviors in their cultivations including weed seed dormancy, germination and seedling emergence, examples of beneficial and detrimental interactions between weeds and other organisms, weed behaviors in perennial crops and response of weeds to cover crops. This information is useful for students and weed scientists to analyze some of the functional behavior of weeds and to develop integrated weed management systems. Nowadays, there is a remarkable variability in environmental factors like temperature and precipitation because of climate changes around the globe. Weed and crop growth are substantially influenced by changes in the environment. Therefore, increased knowledge is needed to develop predictive tools to quantify the consequences of the changes. Moreover, weed control in the early stage of growth is of high importance. Factors regulating seedling emergence characteristics of the weeds in the field need to be well understood. The aspects of the seed dormancy system such as the effect of maternal environmental factors on primary dormancy, dormancy induction and dynamics, germinability and seedling emergence characteristics of weeds, are reviewed and discussed. Discussion is provided on the possible ecological and agricultural implications of weed seed ecophysiology. In addition, examples of seedling emergence behavior of summer and winter annual weed species are presented. Information is provided on the presence of some weeds in perennial crops that are not always harmful. Some weeds especially those characterized as perennial or invasive are highly competitive and could cause problems to the crops. However, the presence of some other weeds should be clearly reconsidered regarding their utility as cover species and their beneficial impacts. Such an approach could certainly maintain and enhance the profitability of sustainable agricultural systems like organic or low input agriculture. Cover cropping is a technique to improve soil fertility and to ensure yield stability. An overview is given on cover cropping typologies and their significance in different agricultural contexts, including their effects on physical and chemical soil characteristics, as well on the biocenotic components of the agroecosystems. The main characteristics of the better-suited species for cover cropping purposes are also reported. There are possible interactions between weeds and other organisms in the environment. To understand the role of weeds in agroecosystems, weed interactions with other biotic compartments including nematodes, plant pathogens, arthropod communities, and a crop are also presented.
Author : Barbara D. Booth
Publisher : Lantern Books
ISBN 13 : 9780851995281
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (952 download)
Download or read book Weed Ecology in Natural and Agricultural Systems written by Barbara D. Booth and published by Lantern Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction.
Author : Nicola Randall
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198737521
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)
Download or read book The Biology of Agroecosystems written by Nicola Randall and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the advent of agriculture approximately 12,000 years ago, human activity has created a unique set of ecosystems. However, the recent development of world markets, rapid technological advances, and other changes to farming practices have led to hugely increased pressures on farm habitats and organisms. Global human populations are rising and diets are becoming ever more complicated, leading to unrelenting requirements for increased levels of food production. Natural biotopes are becoming increasingly fragmented as agricultural activities expand around them. "Agroecosystems" now occur from the tropics to subarctic environments and comprise systems as varied as annual crops, perennial grasslands, orchards, and agroforestry systems. They presently cover almost 40% of the terrestrial land surface and significantly shape landscapes at a global scale. This key addition to the OUP Biology of Habitats Series provides a novel perspective on agroecosystems, summarising our current understanding of the basic and applied aspects of these important and complex habitats, whilst focusing on environmental concerns in the context of global change. The Biology of Agroecosystemsis is for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in agroecology, farmland ecology, conservation, and agriculture as well as the many professional ecologists, conservation biologists, and land managers requiring a concise overview of agroecology.
Author : Nicholas E. Korres
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119709660
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)
Download or read book Ecologically Based Weed Management written by Nicholas E. Korres and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecologically Based Weed Management Protect crop yields and strengthen ecosystems with this essential guide Research into weed management is an increasingly critical component of both environmental stewardship and food production. The potential cost of weed propagation can be measured in crop yield reductions, under-nourished populations, stymied economies, and more. The propagation of herbicide-resistant weed populations means that purely chemical weed management is no longer viable; food production can now be secured only with an ecological approach to weed control. Ecologically Based Weed Management details such approaches and their potential to manage weeds across a range of agricultural and environmental contexts. It emphasizes the deployment of ecological principles to prevent weed infestations, reduce crop losses, and strengthen ecosystems. In a time when growing population and changing climates are placing enormous pressure on global food production, this approach to weed management has never been more vital. Ecologically Based Weed Management readers will also find: A global team of expert contributors to a multidisciplinary approach Detailed discussion of topics like herbicide limitation, integrated weed management, and more Insights pertinent to agriculture, academia, government, industry, and more Ecologically Based Weed Management is ideal for researchers in agriculture chemistry, weed science, agronomy, ecology, and related fields, as well as for regulators and advanced students.
Author : Bhagirath Chauhan
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128229357
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)
Download or read book Biology and Management of Problematic Crop Weed Species written by Bhagirath Chauhan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-09-04 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Author : Wanda W. Collins
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420049244
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (492 download)
Download or read book Biodiversity in Agroecosystems written by Wanda W. Collins and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-08-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: between the diversity of plant and animal species and host/dependent agricultural systems. Biodiversity in Agroecosystems shows how biodiversity can be thought of not only as the rich make-up of a great number of related and competing species within an ecologically defined community, but also as the robust behavior and resilience of those species over time and as the endurance of their eco-community. This book brings to the fore new research on biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems at both micro and macro levels, heretofore available only in journals and proceedings papers.
Author : Steven R. Radosevich
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471116066
Total Pages : 860 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Weed Ecology written by Steven R. Radosevich and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-02-05 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Robert L. Zimdahl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470290102
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Weed-Crop Competition written by Robert L. Zimdahl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-11-19 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 20 years, the first edition of this text has been widely cited as authoritative academic reference. The latest edition continues the tradition set by the original book, and covers weed science research that has been published since 1980. This book aims to reduce the instance of research duplication—saving scientists and supporting institutions time and money. Not only does the second edition of Weed Crop Competition review, summarize, and combine current research; it critiques the research as well. This text has the potential to accelerate advancements in weed crop competition, which remains an important factor that affects crop yields. Scientists in foreign countries where access to literature is often limited or nonexistent, will find the information in this text invaluable. Weed scientists, crop scientists, plant ecologists, sustainable agriculturists, and organic agriculturists will be well-pleased with this long overdue and much needed new editionWeed Crop Competition provides a unique reference that reviews, summarises and synthesizes the literature published concerning research on this topic. The first edition has been one of the most frequently cited sources in weed science for the past 20 years. The second edition covers the significant body of literature that has been published since 1980. Originally intended to survey existing research, the intent of the book is to reduce the instance of research duplication, thus saving scientists and their institutions time and money, and expediting advancements in weed crop competition, an important factor affecting crop yields. Scientists in foreign countries where access to the literature is often limited or non-existent, find the information an invaluable resource. This long overdue and much needed new edition rejuvenates the tradition set by the original book.
