Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crop.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kumar, Rakesh.

Contributor:

Kaur, Pardeep.

Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Field crops.

Weed scientists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (139 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sharjah : Bentham Science Publishers, 2024.

Summary:

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crops 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.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Weeds - Introduction, Concept, Characteristics and Importance in Agriculture

INTRODUCTION

ORIGIN OF WEEDS

Changing Status of Plants

Perpetual Problems from Perennials and New Threats from Annuals

CHARACTERISTICS OF WEEDS

HOW WEEDS HARM PLANTS OR LAND USE

Damage from Weeds: Contributing Factors

Species or Group of Weeds

Weed Density

Duration of the Weed Competition

Cultivation Method

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Survey, Collection, Preservation and Identification of Weeds

WEED SURVEY

Roving Survey

Necessary Materials

Methods

Data Evaluation

Survey on Farm

ASSESSMENT OF WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS

Visual Estimation

Weed Counts and Weed Density

Weed Weight

COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF WEED SPECIMENS

Collection of Weeds

Materials Required for Collection

Guidelines for Collection

Diary or Notebook

Pressing the Weed Specimen

Materials Required

Guidelines for Pressing

Drying the Specimen

Chemical Treatment of Specimen

Chemicals Used for Treatment

Materials Required and Preparation of Solution

Mounting, Labeling, and Storing of Specimen

Materials Required for Mounting

Preservation of Succulent and Aquatic Weeds

Preparation of Solution

IDENTIFICATION OF WEEDS

Morphological Features

Grasses (Poaceae or Gramineae)

Sedges (Cyperaceae)

Broad-Leaves

Ferns

Algae

Weeds According to Their Life Cycle

Annuals

Biennials

Perennials

Other Classifications

Habitat

Soil Type

Origin

Special Weeds

According to Association

Waste Places and Roadsides

Parasitic Weeds and their Management

Genus Striga (Witchweeds)

Genus Orobanche (Broomrapes).

Genus Cuscuta (Dodder)

Genus Loranthus (Mistletoe)

Ecology and Biology of Weeds

WEED SUBSISTENCE

Weed Biology

Life Cycle and Growth Patterns

Reproductive Strategies

Adaptive Traits

Competitive Abilities

Allelopathy

Ecological Interactions

Invasive Behavior

VITAL CHARACTERISTICS

Seed Production

Seed Dormancy and Longevity

Vegetative Reproduction

Dispersal Mechanism

Crop Mimicry

An Integrated Approach to the Control of Weeds in Rice Fields

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT IN RICE

IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR WEEDS OF RICE

Grasses: Important Traits of their Morphology

Prominent Grassy Weeds Affecting Rice Production

Sedges: Significant Morphological Traits

Prominent Sedges Affecting Rice Production

Broad Leaf: Significant Morphological Traits

Prominent Broad Leaf Weeds Affecting Rice Production

Ferns: Significant Morphological Traits

Algal Weeds: Significant Morphological Traits

WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Pre-emptive Measures

Cultural Practices

Crop Rotation

Selection of Cultivar

Field Preparation

Time of Planting

Seed Rate/Spacing and Plant Density

Age and Number of Seedlings/Hill

Fertilizer Management

Water Management

Mechanical Method

Biological Control/Bioherbicides

Chemical Weed Control

An Integrated Approach to the Control of Weeds in Wheat Crop

MAJOR WEED FLORA

CRITICAL PERIOD

WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Preventive Methods

Good Management

Increasing Crop Vigor

Stale Seed Beds

Summer Fallowing

Competitive Cropping

Pre-Sowing Irrigation

Seed Rate/Sowing Method/Sowing Time

Fertilizer Application

Herbicide Rotation

Drainage.

Mechanical and Physical Methods

Integrated Weed Control

Precautions in Use of Herbicides

An Integrated Approach to Weed Control in Sorghum and Pearl Millet

Common Weed Species in Sorghum and Pearl Millet Fields

Grasses

Broadleaf Weeds

Sedges

Other Weeds

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor):

Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum):

SORGHUM AND PEARL MILLET WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES

High-Intensity Cropping

Time of Sowing

Seed and Sowing

Management of Water

Mechanical Weed Control

Chemical Control

Post-Harvest Weed Control

Integrated Weed Management in Maize

PRIMARY WEED CONCERNS

WEED COMPETITION CRITICAL PERIOD

METHODS OF WEED CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT

Land Preparation

Method of Sowing/Planting

Varieties

Plant population

Fertilizer

Hand Weeding/Manual Control

INTEGRATED APPROACH

ADAPTATION TO LOCAL CONTEXTS

SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Integrated Weed Management in Sugarcane

Weeds Emerging in Autumn Planted Crop

Weeds Emerging in Spring-Planted Crop

Weeds Emerging during Rainy Season

MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Integrated Weed Management in Cotton

WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Timely Sowing

Seed Rate and Spacing

Method of Sowing

Inter Cropping and Mixed Cropping

Gap Filling and Thinning

Manure and Fertilizer Application

Herbicidal Control

Pre-Emergent Herbicides Recommended.

Pre-Plant Incorporated (PPI) Herbicides

Recommended Herbicides for Post-Emergent Directed Spray

Post-Emergent Herbicides

Herbicide-Resistant Cotton Cultivars

Integrated Weed Management in Oilseeds

MAJOR WEED FLORA OF OILSEED CROPS

CRITICAL PERIOD OF CROP WEED COMPETITION AND EXTENT OF CROP LOSSES DUE TO WEEDS

Chemical Methods

Groundnut

Soybean

Safflower

Niger

Sunflower

Management of Weeds in Oilseed-Based Intercropping System

Parasitic Weed Control

Orobanche spp. in Mustard

Rapeseed-Mustard

Linseed

Integrated Weed Management (IWM)

Integrated Weed Management in Pulses

Kharif/Zaid Season

Rabi Season

Weed Management Strategy

Cultural Methods

Mechanical Methods

Inter-cropping System

Cuscuta spp. (Dodder)

Tolerant Varieties

Herbicides

LIST OF HERBICIDES REGISTERED IN INDIA

HERBICIDE CLASSIFICATION

Classification Based on Chemical Composition

Inorganic Herbicides

Organic Herbicides

Classification Based on Selectivity

Classification Based on Mode of Action

Classification Based on Site of Application

Classification Based on Time of Application

HERBICIDE APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

Usual Herbicide Formulations in the Market

Rate of Application

Herbicides Calculation

Methods of Application of Herbicides

Application Techniques

EQUIPMENTS

Conventional Manually Operated Sprayers

Requisites for Good Herbicides Sprayer

Hydraulic Knapsack Sprayer

Nozzle Types

Cone Types

Sprayer Calibration

Materials and Methods

Proper Safety Measures

Subject Index

Back Cover.

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ISBN:

9789815305098

9815305093

OCLC:

1465333706