Textbook on Weed Science: Principles and Practices - Softcover

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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.

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