Fundamentals of Weed Science - Rilegato

Zimdahl, Robert L.; Basinger, Nicholas T.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0443157235 ISBN 13: 9780443157233

Casa editrice: Academic Pr, 2024

Riassunto

Fundamentals of Weed Science, Sixth Edition, places weed management in the context of weed research and science, presenting the latest advances in the role, control, and potential uses of weed plants. This book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture from the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds to the latest means of control and environmental effects.

Fully revised, updated, and expanded, Fundamentals of Weed Science now includes insights into international trad eand consumer preferences, weed seedbanks, advancements in robotic weeding, weed flaming, and the potential of precision agriculture in weed science.

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Informazioni sugli autori

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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Fundamentals of Weed Science, Sixth Edition places weed management in the largest context of weed research and science, presenting the latest advances in the role, control and potential uses of weed plants. From the emergence and genetic foundation of weeds, to the latest means of control and environmental impact, the book uses an ecological framework to explore the role of responsible and effective weed control in agriculture. In addition, users will find discussions of related areas where research is needed for additional understanding. Fully revised, updated and expanded, Fundamentals of Weed Science now includes insights into international trade and consumer preferences and weed seedbanks as well as including advancements in robotic weeding, weed flaming and the potential role for precision agriculture in weed science. This proven resource has guided students and professionals alike as they seek to understand weed plants and their effect on society.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Academic Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0443157235
• ISBN 13: 9780443157233
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 560
• Contatto del produttore: Academic Press; https://shop.elsevier.com/; ; 230 PARK AVENUE, SUITE 800; NY; NY; 10169; U.S.A.
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