Principles and Practice of Weed Management

Description

Changes in the climate and global economy and new regulations and evolving consumer needs bring new challenges to farmers and formulators today. Alongside traditional solutions for weed desiccation and growth control, new alternatives are emerging, giving customers the flexibility and confidence to tailor their formulations to their conditions and needs. Weed control is important in successful crop production. Early weed control is especially critical. Cultivation is an effective control method for weeds especially in young plants. Weed control is usually performed by cultivating between the rows. Mechanical cultivation can be replaced by the application of herbicides. Weed control includes many techniques used to limit weed infestations and minimize competition. These techniques attempt to achieve a balance between cost of control and crop yield loss, but weed control is used only after the problem exists; it is not prevention. Weed control techniques have been adopted widely because control is the easiest thing to do and is usually effective. The problem is known and can be seen, and actions can be tailored to the observed problem. Control techniques can be selected to meet short-term economic and agricultural planning goals. This book “Principles and Practice of Weed Management” covers all relevant aspects related to weed management. It is helpful for students, teachers as well as research workers.