Synopsis
Fundamentals of Weed Science provides an introduction to the basic principles of weed science for undergraduate courses. It discusses several aspects of weed biology and control, and traces the history of herbicide development. The book begins with an introduction to weeds, covering their definition, characteristics, harmful aspects, and the cost of weed control. This is followed chapters on weed classification, the uses of weeds, weed biology, weed ecology, allelopathy, the significance of plant competition, weed management and control methods, and biological weed control. Later chapters deal with herbicidesthe most important weed control tools and the ones with the greatest potential for untoward effects. Students of weed science must understand herbicides and the factors governing their use as well as the potential for misuse. These chapters discuss chemical weed control, the properties and uses of herbicides, factors affecting herbicide performance, herbicide application, herbicide formulation, ecological impact of herbicides, pesticide registration and legislation, weed management systems, and the future of weed science.
Review
"Having examined the major textbooks in this field, I would recommend Zimdahls's Fundamentals of Weed Science if someone were to own just one. The combination of its readability for non-specialists and its emphasis on an holistic approach to weeds set it apart from the others."
--John R. Stepp, University of Georgia, in ECONOMIC BOTANY (Jan-Mar 2001)
"...the book contains a good overview of weed science fundamentals...Fundamentals of Weed Science has many good aspects including its biological and ecological approaches to the improved understanding of weeds."
--Stephen C. Weller, Purdue University, in QUARTERLY REVIEW OF BIOLOGY (March 2001)
"The book will be of value to undergraduate students in weed science; faculty, graduate students, and researchers who need a survey of the basics of weed science; and government and policy officials who need a primer for weed science in order to evaluate impact assessments for particular weed management strategies."
--WEED TECHNOLOGY (1999)
"One of the more thoughtful and extensive overviews of weeds and their management."
--IPMnet NEWS
Praise for the First Edition
"The book is of great value as an introduction in the field of weed science, especially useful in undergraduate courses taught at many universities."
--Jack van Rensen in JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
"I recommend this book to anyone looking for a text for an introductory weed science class. It is written at a level appropriate to introduce the subject matter... and stimulate... interest in learning more about the subject area."
--Jean A. Gleichsner in PLANT SCIENCE BULLETIN
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