Fundamentals of Weed Science, Fifth Edition, provides the latest information on this constantly advancing area of study. Placing weed management in the largest context of weed research and science, the book presents the latest advances in the role, control and potential uses of weed plants. From the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds, to the latest means of control and environmental impact, the book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture. In addition, users will find discussions of related areas where research is needed for additional understanding.
Explored topics include the roles of culture, economics and politics in weed management, all areas that enable scientists and students to further understand the larger effects on society.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Weeds: The Beginning - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Weed Classification - p. 47 4. Chapter 4. Uses of Weeds - Ethnobotany - p. 61 5. Chapter 5. Weed Reproduction and Dispersal - p. 83 6. Chapter 6. Weed Ecology - p. 123 7. Chapter 7. Weed Population Genetics - p. 179 8. Chapter 8. Invasive Plants - p. 209 9. Chapter 9. Allelopathy - p. 253 10. Chapter 10. Methods of Weed Management - p. 271 11. 1. Prevention, Control, Eradication, and Management Defined - p. 272 12. 2. Preventive Techniques and Weed Laws - p. 273 13. 3. Nonchemical Methods of Weed Management - p. 280 14. Things to Think About - p. 326 15. Chapter 11. Weed Management in Organic Farming Systems - p. 337 16. Chapter 12. Biological Weed Control - p. 359 17. Chapter 13. Introduction to Chemical Weed Control - p. 391 18. Chapter 14. Herbicides and Plants - p. 417 19. Chapter 15. Herbicides and Soil - p. 445 20. Chapter 16. Properties and Uses of Herbicides - p. 463 21. Chapter 17. Herbicide Formulation - p. 501 22. Chapter 18. The Role and Future of Genetic Modification in Weed Science - p. 511 23. Chapter 19. The Problem and Study of Herbicide Resistance - p. 535 24. Chapter 20. Herbicides and the Environment - p. 557 25. Chapter 21. Pesticide Legislation and Registration - p. 591 26. Chapter 22. Weed-Management Systems - p. 609 27. Chapter 23. Weed Science: The Future - p. 651 28. Appendix 1. List of Crop and Other Nonweedy Plants Cited in Text, Alphabetized by Common Name - p. 683 29. Appendix 2. Weeds Cited in Text Alphabetized by Common Name - p. 691 30. Glossary of Terms Used in Weed Science - p. 709 31. Index - p. 715
Fundamentals of Weed Science, Fifth Edition, provides the latest information on this constantly advancing area of study. Placing weed management in the largest context of weed research and science, the book presents the latest advances in the role, control and potential uses of weed plants. From the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds, to the latest means of control and environmental impact, the book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture. In addition, users will find discussions of related areas where research is needed for additional understanding.
Explored topics include the roles of culture, economics and politics in weed management, all areas that enable scientists and students to further understand the larger effects on society.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Weeds: The Beginning - p. 17 3. Chapter 3. Weed Classification - p. 47 4. Chapter 4. Uses of Weeds - Ethnobotany - p. 61 5. Chapter 5. Weed Reproduction and Dispersal - p. 83 6. Chapter 6. Weed Ecology - p. 123 7. Chapter 7. Weed Population Genetics - p. 179 8. Chapter 8. Invasive Plants - p. 209 9. Chapter 9. Allelopathy - p. 253 10. Chapter 10. Methods of Weed Management - p. 271 11. 1. Prevention, Control, Eradication, and Management Defined - p. 272 12. 2. Preventive Techniques and Weed Laws - p. 273 13. 3. Nonchemical Methods of Weed Management - p. 280 14. Things to Think About - p. 326 15. Chapter 11. Weed Management in Organic Farming Systems - p. 337 16. Chapter 12. Biological Weed Control - p. 359 17. Chapter 13. Introduction to Chemical Weed Control - p. 391 18. Chapter 14. Herbicides and Plants - p. 417 19. Chapter 15. Herbicides and Soil - p. 445 20. Chapter 16. Properties and Uses of Herbicides - p. 463 21. Chapter 17. Herbicide Formulation - p. 501 22. Chapter 18. The Role and Future of Genetic Modification in Weed Science - p. 511 23. Chapter 19. The Problem and Study of Herbicide Resistance - p. 535 24. Chapter 20. Herbicides and the Environment - p. 557 25. Chapter 21. Pesticide Legislation and Registration - p. 591 26. Chapter 22. Weed-Management Systems - p. 609 27. Chapter 23. Weed Science: The Future - p. 651 28. Appendix 1. List of Crop and Other Nonweedy Plants Cited in Text, Alphabetized by Common Name - p. 683 29. Appendix 2. Weeds Cited in Text Alphabetized by Common Name - p. 691 30. Glossary of Terms Used in Weed Science - p. 709 31. Index - p. 715
