Fundamentals of Weed Science

ISBN-13: 9780128111437 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 758 str.

Zimdahl, Robert L. (Professor Emeritus, Dept of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Colorado State University,

Opis

Fundamentals of Weed Science, 5e continues to provide the latest information on this dynamic and constantly advancing topic in a comprehensive, multidisciplinary volume. Placing weed management into the largest context of weed research and science, Fundamentals of Weed Science presents the latest advances in understanding 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. Zimdahl includes discussion of related areas where research is needed for additional relevant understanding of the subject. Including examples the roles of culture, economics, and politics in weed management, enabling scientists and students to understand the larger effects on society.

• Fully revised with 35% new content
• Expanded coverage of Ethnobotany, the specific identity and role of invasive weed species, organic agriculture, and herbicide resistance in GM crops
• Increased emphasis to herbicide resistance and molecular biology, both of which have come to dominate weed science research
• Includes all traditional aspects of weed science as well as current research.
• Provides broad coverage including relevant related subjects including Weed ecology, Weed population genetics that are lacking in other weed science resources

Spis treści

1. Introduction2. Weeds - The Beginning3. Weed Classification4. Ethnobotany5. Weed Reproduction and Dispersal6. Weed Ecology7. Weed Population Genetics8. Invasive Plants9. Allelopathy10. Methods of Weed Management11. Weed Management in Organic Agricultural Systems12. Biological Weed Control13. Introduction to Chemical Weed Control14. Herbicides and Plants15. Herbicides and Soil16. Properties and Uses of Herbicides17. Herbicide Formulation18. The Role and Future of Genetic Modification in Weed Science19. The Problem and Study of Herbicide Resistance20. Herbicides and the Environment21. Pesticide Legislation and Registration22. Weed Management Systems23. Weed Science - The FutureAppendix A: List of Crops by Common NameAppendix B: List of Weeds by Common Name Glossary Index

O autorze

Robert L. Zimdahl is a Professor of Weed Science at Colorado State University. He received his Ph.D. in Agronomy from Oregon State University. Among his many honors and awards, Dr. Zimdahl was elected a Fellow of the Weed Science Society of America in 1986 and currently serves as editor of that society's journal, Weed Science. He has been a member of several international task forces and has authored a number of books and articles on the subject of weed science. He is the author of Fundamentals of Weed Science, and Six Chemicals that Changed Agriculture both from Elsevier.