Textbook on Weed Science : Principles and Practices

A.Veeramani

ISBN 10: 9358870656 / ISBN 13: 9789358870657

Published by New India Publishing Agency Jul 2019, 2019

Neuware - This book was incorporated with general information about weeds with need based data on losses caused by weeds in agriculture and allied fields which include livestock, horticulture crops etc. and also national level loss in terms of reduction in food grain production in Indian economy. As management of weeds being a core area in crop production, it was dealt in detail on weed biology, weed ecology and also weed survey including sampling techniques. This was followed by various weed control methods specific to crops belonging to agriculture and horticulture. Of the weed management practices, integrated weed management was also discussed as well highlighting important crops grown in India as to follow the same by the farmers and extension workers for recommendation to the needy people. This book also comprises of herbicide history and its classification and characteristics with suitable examples. In addition, mode of action of herbicides, herbicide mixture, combinations, rotations, and their interaction were also given as separate chapter. In the recent decade, development of herbicide resistant crops are getting momentum world over, considering its potentiality, information on the same was also given in detail with suitable findings. Weed shift and its management and economic analysis of weed management were another chapters included in this book. Seller Inventory # 9789358870657

Synopsis:

This book presents a comprehensive guide to the management of weeds in agriculture and allied fields, such as livestock and horticulture crops. The publication includes need-based data on losses caused by weeds, as well as national-level reductions in food grain production in the Indian economy. The book delves into the biology and ecology of weeds, as well as weed surveys and sampling techniques. It also offers detailed information on various weed control methods specific to crops in agriculture and horticulture. The book emphasizes the importance of integrated weed management, highlighting key crops grown in India and recommending best practices for farmers and extension workers. The history and classification of herbicides, as well as their characteristics and modes of action, are also covered in separate chapters. The book also discusses herbicide mixtures, combinations, rotations, and their interactions, as well as the development of herbicide-resistant crops worldwide. Additionally, the book includes chapters on weed shifts and their management, as well as economic analysis of weed management.

About the Author: A.Veeramani, Professor, is presently working at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Textbook on Weed Science : Principles and ...
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency Jul 2019
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu