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Fundamentals of Weed Science
- 6th Edition - February 14, 2024
- Authors: Robert L Zimdahl, Nicholas T. Basinger
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 7 2 3 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 7 2 4 - 0
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFundamentals 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.
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• Covers all traditional aspects of weed science as well as current research
• Provides broad coverage, including relevant related subjects like weed ecology and weed population genetics
Graduate Students, Researchers, and Academics in plant and agricultural systems. Those in commercial development of weed control systems and government regulation
- 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
- No. of pages: 576
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: February 14, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443157233
- eBook ISBN: 9780443157240
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