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This chapter reviews the impact of weeds on maize grown under temperate conditions, with a particular focus on the situation in the United States and Europe. It discusses current weed management systems and the herbicide resistance issues that have developed through the continuous use of herbicides. Integrated weed management techniques are recommended for achieving more sustainable maize production.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
31 January 2017
ISBN: 9781838791339
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Pest Control
1 Introduction 2 Maize cropping systems and weed fl ora in the United States and Europe 3 Weed management in maize cropping systems in the United States and Europe 4 Decision-support tools and bottlenecks hindering IWM implementation 5 Case study: IWM tools as evaluated in three European maize production regions 6 Summary and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References