Fundamentals of Weed Science

by Robert L Zimdahl, Nicholas T. Basinger

Overview

This book addresses herbicides and their use as an important aspect of modern weed management and strives to place them in an ecological framework. Many weed scientists believe agriculture is a continuing struggle with weeds—without good weed control, good and profitable agriculture is impossible. Each agricultural discipline sees itself as central to agriculture's success and continued progress, and weed science is no exception. While not denying the importance of weed management to successful agriculture, this book places it in a larger ecological context. The roles of culture, economics, and politics in weed management are also discussed, enabling scientists and students to understand the larger effects on society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443157233
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	02/16/2024
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Dr. Basinger is an assistant professor of Weed Science at the University of Georgia in the Department of Crop and Soil Science. He received both his Masters and PhD from North Carolina State University in Weed Science. Dr. Basinger’s research focus is on the alteration and manipulation of the agroecosystem to reduce the impacts of weeds. He also is devoted to Integrated Weed Management (IWM) as a means to manage weeds, minimize potential for herbicide resistance, and improve productivity of desirable crops in crop and non-crop systems. Dr. Basinger is responsible for teaching several weed science courses at the University of Georgia. He is an active member of the Southern Weed Science Society and the Weed Science Society of America, is a board member on the Southern Cover Crops Council, and a member of the Getting Rid of Weeds (GROW) Initiative.



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Table of Contents

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

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The new edition of the long-respected reference for those studying and researching weed science