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 speciesCovers weed seed germination and emergencePresents the factors affecting weed growth and seed production INDICE: 1. Amaranthus species2. Avena fatua and A. ludoviciana3. Bromus diandrus and B. rigidus4. Chenopodium album5. Chloris truncata and C. virgata6. Conyza bonariensis and C. canadensis7. Cyperus rotundus8. Digitaria sanguinalis and D. longiflora9. Eichhornia crassipes10. Echinochloa colona and E. crus-galli11. Ipomoea species12. Kochia scoparia13. Lolium rigidum14. Oryza sativa (weedy/red rice)15. Phalaris minor16. Parthenium hysterophorus17. Raphanus raphanistrum18. Rapistrum rugosum19. Sisymbrium irio, S. orientale and S. thellungii20. Solanum nigrum21. Sonchus oleraceus22. Sorghum halepense23. Striga species24. Trianthema portulacastrum
- ISBN: 978-0-12-822917-0
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 450
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés