Awards

• Winner of <p>Winner of a 2019 The William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award (College) (<i>Texty</i>) from the Textbook Association of America</p> 2019

Overview

Fundamentals of Weed Science, Fifth Edition, provides the latest information on this constantly advancing area of study. Placing weed management in the largest context of weed research and science, the book presents 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. Explored topics include the roles of culture, economics and politics in weed management, all areas that enable scientists and students to further understand the larger effects on society.

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert L Zimdahl (Professor of Weed Science, Colorado State University, CO, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Weight:   1.720kg
ISBN:  

9780128111437

ISBN 10:   0128111437
Pages:   758
Publication Date:   08 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780443157233
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Weeds - The Beginning 3. Weed Classification 4. Ethnobotany 5. Weed Reproduction and Dispersal 6. Weed Ecology 7. Weed Population Genetics 8. Invasive Plants 9. Allelopathy 10. Methods of Weed Management 11. Weed Management in Organic Agricultural Systems 12. Biological Weed Control 13. Introduction to Chemical Weed Control 14. Herbicides and Plants 15. Herbicides and Soil 16. Properties and Uses of Herbicides 17. Herbicide Formulation 18. The Role and Future of Genetic Modification in Weed Science 19. The Problem and Study of Herbicide Resistance 20. Herbicides and the Environment 21. Pesticide Legislation and Registration 22. Weed Management Systems 23. Weed Science - The Future Appendix A: List of Crops by Common Name Appendix B: List of Weeds by Common Name Glossary Index

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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.

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