Fundamentals of Weed Science

6th Edition - February 14, 2024
Authors: Robert L Zimdahl, Nicholas T. Basinger
Language: English
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Fundamentals of Weed Science, Sixth Edition, places weed management in the context of weed research and science, presenting the latest advances in the role, control, and potential uses of weed plants. This book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture from the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds to the latest means of control and environmental effects.

Fully revised, updated, and expanded, Fundamentals of Weed Science now includes insights into international trad eand consumer preferences, weed seedbanks, advancements in robotic weeding, weed flaming, and the potential of precision agriculture in weed science.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Epigraph
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Weeds: The Beginning
Learning objectives
1. The Beginning
2. Definition of “Weed”
3. Characteristics of Weeds
4. Harmful Aspects of Weeds
5. Cost of Weeds
Things to Think About
Chapter 3. Weed Classification
Learning objectives
1. Phylogenetic Relationships
2. A Note About Names
3. Classification Methods
Things to Think About
Chapter 4. Uses of Weeds—Ethnobotany
Learning objectives
1. Food for Humans
2. Feed for Animals
3. Medical Uses
4. Agricultural Uses
5. Ornamental Uses
6. Insect or Disease Traps
7. Pollution Control
8. Other Uses
9. Environmental Use
Things to Think About
Chapter 5. Weed Reproduction and Dispersal
Learning objectives
1. Seed Production
2. Seed Dispersal
3. Seed Germination: Dormancy
4. Vegetative or Asexual Reproduction
Things to Think About
Chapter 6. Weed Ecology
Learning objectives
1. Human Influences on Weed Ecology
2. The Weed–Crop Ecosystem
3. Environmental Interactions
4. Fundamental Ecological Concepts
5. Plant Competition
6. Plant Characteristics and Competitiveness
7. Relationship Between Weed Density and Crop Yield
8. Magnitude of Competitive Loss
9. Duration of Competition
10. Economic Analyses
11. Mathematical Models of Competition
Things to Think About
Chapter 7. Weed Population Genetics
Learning objectives
1. Introduction
2. Genetic Diversity
3. Gene Expression and Phenotypic Diversity
4. Mating Systems
5. Evolution of Weed Populations
6. Application of Genomics to Weed Population Genetics
7. Relevance and Future Prospects
Things to Think About
Chapter 8. Invasive Plants
Learning objectives
1. What Is an Invasive Species?
2. What is the Extent of Plant Invasions?
3. Which Species Will Be Invasive?
4. Why Do Invasions Occur?
5. Consequences of Plant Invasions
6. Case Studies: Four Invasive Plants
7. Management of Invasive Plants
8. An Invasive Thought
Things to Think About
Chapter 9. Methods of Weed Management
Learning objectives
1. Prevention, Control, Eradication, and Management Defined
2. Preventive Techniques and Weed Laws
3. Mechanical Control
4. Nonmechanical Methods
5. Cultural Weed Management
Things to Think About
Chapter 10. Weed Management in Organic Farming Systems
Learning objectives
1. Introduction
2. What Is Organic Agriculture?
3. Feeding the World
4. Methods of Weed Management in Organic Agriculture
5. A Different View
Things to Think About
Chapter 11. Biological Weed Control
Learning objectives
1. General
2. Methods of Application
3. A Few Examples of Biological Control Agents
4. Integration of Techniques
Things to Think About
Chapter 12. Introduction to Chemical Weed Control
Learning objectives
1. History of Chemical Weed Control
2. Advantages of Herbicides
3. Disadvantages of Herbicides
4. Classification of Herbicides
Things to Think About
Chapter 13. Physiology of Herbicides in Plants
Learning objectives
1. Factors Affecting Herbicide Performance
2. Foliar Active Herbicides
3. Herbicides in Plants
4. Determinants of Selectivity
Things to Think About
Chapter 14. Herbicides and Soil
Learning objectives
1. Soil
2. Factors Affecting Soil-Applied Herbicides
3. Soil Persistence of Herbicides
Things to Think About
Chapter 15. Properties and Uses of Herbicides
Learning objectives
1. Introduction
2. Types of Herbicide Formulations
3. Herbicide Classification
4. Inhibitors of Amino Acid Synthesis
5. Inhibition of Microtubule Assembly
6. Growth Regulators
7. Photosynthesis Inhibitors—Photosystem II (Table 15.13)
8. Photosynthesis Inhibitors—Photosystem I
9. Cell membrane Disruptors
10. Cellulose Biosynthesis Inhibitors
11. Inhibitors of Carotenoid Biosynthesis=Inhibitors of Pigment Production
12. Nitrogen Metabolism Inhibition
13. Inhibitors of Respiration
14. Unknown and Miscellaneous
15. Summary
Things to Think About
Chapter 16. The Role and Future of Genetic Modification in Weed Science
Learning objectives
1. Genomics/Genetic Modification
2. The Process
3. Gene Drive
4. The Advent and Growth of Genetically Modified Crops
5. Actual and Potential Benefits
6. Concerns and Criticism of Genetically Modified Crops
7. Molecular Biology in Weed Management
8. Conclusions
Chapter 17. The Problem and Study of Herbicide Resistance
Learning objectives
1. Definitions
2. The Growth and Extent of Herbicide Resistance
3. Mechanisms of Herbicide Resistance
4. Management Methods
5. Challenges
Things to Think About
Chapter 18. Herbicides and the Environment
Learning objectives
1. Herbicide Performance
2. Ecological Change
3. Environmental Contamination
4. Energy Relationships
5. Herbicide Safety
Things to Think About
Chapter 19. Pesticide Legislation and Registration
Learning objectives
1. Principles of Pesticide Registration
2. Federal Law
3. The Environmental Protection Agency
4. Procedure for Pesticide Registration
5. A Final Comment
Things to Think About
Chapter 20. Weed-Management Systems
Learning objectives
1. Introduction
2. A Metaphor for Weed Management
3. The Logical Steps of Weed Management
4. Weed-Management Principles in Eight Systems
5. Weed-Management Decision Aid Modeling
6. Summary
Things to Think About
Chapter 21. Weed Science—The Future
Learning objectives
1. Research Needs
2. Weed-Crop Competition and Weed Ecology
3. Biological Control
4. Weed Management
5. Herbicide Technology
6. Biotechnology and Herbicide-Tolerant Crops
7. Organic Agriculture
8. Engineering Research
9. Other Challenges
10. The Human Dimension of Agriculture
11. Goals
12. Conclusion
Things to Think About
List of crop and other nonweedy plants cited in text—Alphabetized by common name
Weeds cited in text-Alphabetized by common name
Terms and definitions used in weed science
Index

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