Principles of weed science

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rao, V. S. [ (Vallurupalli Sivaji)] , 1940- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Enfield, NH : Science Publishers , c2000
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Weed biology and ecology
  • 3. Traditional, ecophysiological and other approaches in weed management
  • 4. Introduction to chemical weed management
  • 5. Classification and information on herbicides, bioherbicides and herbicide safeners
  • 6. Absorption and translocation of herbicides
  • 7. Mechanism of action of herbicides 8. Herbicide transformations in plants
  • 9. Persistence and behaviour of herbicides in soil and environment
  • 10. Herbicide resistance and genetic engineering
  • 11. Biological approaches in weed management
  • 12. Herbicide interactions with herbicides, safeners and other agrochemicals
  • 13. Herbicide discovery and development
  • 14. Herbicide application
  • 15. Some prominent weeds and their management
  • 16. Weed management in field and plantation crops
  • 17. Weed management in aquatic system
  • 18. Weed management in forestry and non-agricultural systems
  • 19. Weed research methodology--field experimentation