Principles of Weed Science

by V S Rao

Overview

A comprehensive reference-cum-textbook on fundamentals and principles of weed science. Includes updated information on newer approaches (ecophysiological and biological) in weed management, newer herbicides, bioherbicides, herbicide action mechanisms and transformations in plants, herbicide persistence and behaviour in soil and environment, and interaction of herbicide with other aerochemicals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138401570
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/27/2017
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	566
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

V.S. Rao, International Consultant, Weed Science Santa Clara, California, USA

Table of Contents

Preface 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 Mechanisms 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 Agrochemical 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[1]Field Experimentation

Editorial Reviews

In this update of the 1983 reference-cum-textbook, a weed science consultant illuminates a field applying new technology to meet the challenges of the emergence of weeds resistant to herbicides, shifts in weed flora, and concerns about the safety of herbicides. Chapters feature advances in genetic engineering and biological approaches to managing out-of-place plants, as well as basic principles. Includes a glossary and appendices on weed names and herbicide information. Originally an agronomist from India, Rao now lives in Santa Clara, CA. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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