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. * Information on New herbicides included, along with the old herbicides that are important for understanding the history * New section on weed resistance to herbicides and genetic engineering * New information on invasive plants * Expanded chapters on Biological Control, Pesticide Legislation and Regulation, Weed Management Systems, and more* Instructor resources can be found at http://textbooks.elsevier.com/web/Login.aspx, and it is password protected. Please contact your sales representative at textbooks@elsevier.com for access to the instructor resources. The insturctor site consists of chapter questions, essay questions, an exam and images from the book. INDICE: Fundamentals of Weed Science 4th ed. Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Weeds - The Beginning Chapter 3 Weed Classification Chapter 4 Uses of Weeds - Ethnobotany Chapter 5 Weed Reproduction and Dispersal Chapter 6 Weed Ecology Chapter 7 Weed Population Genetics Michael J. Christoffers Chapter 8 Invasive Plants Robert L. Zimdahl and Cynthia S. Brown Chapter 9 Allelopathy Chapter 10 Methods of Weed Management Chapter 11 Weed Management in Organic Agricultural Systems. Chapter 12 Biological Weed Control Chapter 13 Introduction to Chemical Weed Control Chapter 14 Herbicides and Plants Chapter 15 Herbicides and Soil Chapter 16 Properties and Uses of Herbicides Chapter 17 Herbicide Formulation Chapter 18 Herbicide Resistance and GM Crops Chapter 19 Herbicides and the Environment Chapter 20 Pesticide Legislation and Registration Chapter 21 Weed Management Systems Chapter 22 Weed Science - The Future Appendix A: List of Crops by Common Name Appendix B: List of Weeds by Common Name Glossary Index
- ISBN: 978-0-12-810006-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 30/10/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés