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Integrated weed management in maize cultivation: an overview

Code: 9781838791315
Publication date: 24/02/2017
Extent: 20 pages

Contributions by: Khawar Jabran, Duzce University, Turkey, Mubshar Hussain, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan and Bhagirath Singh Chauhan, The University of Queensland, Australia

Chapter synopsis: Maize (Zea mays L.) is among the most important cereals of the world. Weeds are one of the major constraints that reduce maize productivity. In this chapter, we discuss the impact of weeds on maize cultivation and the possible ways to control weeds in maize. In addition to herbicides, integrated weed management (IWM) practices are used to control weeds. IWM combinations include techniques such as land preparation, planting and cultivation or cultivars, rotations, intercropping and cover crops as well as mechanical control. The development of herbicide-tolerant maize cultivars and image-based site-specific herbicide applications are expected to contribute significantly in improving weed management in maize.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2016.0002.21
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Weeds and their impact on maize cultivation 3 The use of herbicides 4 Integrated weed management 5 IWM techniques: land preparation, cultivars, planting, cultivation and allelopathy 6 IWM techniques: Herbicide tolerant cultivars, rotations, allelopathy intercropping and cover crops 7 IWM techniques: mechanical control and fl ame weeding 8 Conclusions and future trends 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

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