Weed Science

P.C. Das (Author), R.K.Ghosh (Author)

9789383305261

Hardback, published 15 August 2015

260 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.6 kg

Weeds pose a significant threat to the productivity of agricultural and horticultural crops. They are a major menace in agriculture and horticulture, causing a reduction in crop yields when they infest plants. Considering these facts, Weed Science is published to provide fundamental information about weeds, as well as control measures, to students, teachers, and individuals involved in agricultural activities. It is not my intention to claim credit for any original contributions on the subject. Rather, this publication should be seen as a concise compilation of various topics from different sources, including books, bulletins, scientific papers, and websites, which are mentioned in the text or in the selected references.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Classification of Weeds
• 3. Ecology of Weeds
• 4. Characteristics of Weeds
• 5. Beneficial Effects of Weeds
• 6. Dispersal of Weeds
• 7. Crop-Weed Association
• 8. Harmful Effects of Weeds
• 9. Crop Weeds Competition
• 10. Methods of Weed Control
• 11. Formulation of Herbicides
• 12. Aquatic Weeds
• 13. Management of Parasitic and Problematic Weeds
• 14. Mode of Action of Herbicides
• 15. Degradation of Herbicides
• 16. Management of Herbicide Residues in Soil
• 17. Herbicides Interaction