Handbook of Weed Science

Although weeds constitute only a very small part of earth’s land plants, they are one of the problematic groups of existing plant competing mainly with crops in agro-ecosystems and causing economic losses. This book describes comprehensive information about habit, habitat, morphological description, occurrence and illustration to identify the weeds that invade fields, lawns, gardens and roadsides. This book also includes the best management practices (BMP) and recommendations. Some of the more common nuisance weeds that are interfere with human activities are incorporated in the book. At the end a comprehensive glossary of the weed science terms has been provided.

This is an essential handbook for students, researchers, agronomists, crop and soil scientists, horticulturists, botanists, farmers, gardeners, nursery owners and government quarantine workers.