Authors: Rakesh Kumar, Pardeep Kaur, Robin

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crop

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Printed Copy: US $43
Library License: US $156
ISBN: 978-981-5305-10-4 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5305-09-8 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898153050981240101

Introduction

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crop provides a comprehensive guide to the identification, ecology, and management of weeds in key agricultural crops such as rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, oilseeds, pulses, and more. The book highlights an integrated approach to weed control, combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. Each chapter focuses on specific crops, detailing tailored strategies for effective weed management in diverse agroecological zones. The text also explores weed biology, crop competition, and the role of environmental factors in weed proliferation. With an emphasis on sustainability and economic efficiency, this handbook is a crucial resource for students, researchers, farm managers, and agricultural professionals seeking practical and ecological weed management solutions.

Key Features:
  • - Comprehensive coverage of weed identification, biology, and ecology.
  • - Focus on integrated weed management strategies across major field crops.
  • - Detailed weed control approaches for specific crops.
  • - Emphasis on sustainable and economically efficient practices.
  • - Essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture.
Readership:

Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, agricultural researchers, farm managers, extension workers, and farmers.

Contributors

Author(s):
Rakesh Kumar
Post Graduate Department of Agriculture Khalsa College
Amritsar Punjab,
India


Pardeep Kaur
Post Graduate Department of Botany Khalsa College
Amritsar Punjab,
India


Robin
Agilent Technologies India Private Limited and Regional Water Testing Laboratory Department of Water Supply and Sanitation
Amritsar Punjab
India