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Site-specific weed management

Code: 9781838794286
Publication date: 26/12/2017
Extent: 26 pages

Contributions by: S. A. Clay and S. A. Bruggeman, South Dakota State University, USA

Chapter synopsis: Weeds vary in species and density across fields, but an attempt at uniform management is typically implemented. In this chapter, we review the definition and underpinnings of site-specific weed management, and discuss how information about weed spatial and temporal variability can be used to determine if weed management strategies should be varied by location. We consider how data regarding weed distribution can first be collected using satellites, aerial platforms and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and then verified (ground-truthed) by scouting. We also review the advantages of site-specific weed management, as well as the major factors which stand in the way of its adoption.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2017.0025.09
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Site-specific weed management 3 Weed variability and its influence on weed management 4 Field scouting: measuring spatial and temporal variabilities of weeds 5 Other sensing methods and controlling weeds based on spatial variability 6 Results, interpretation and management decisions 7 Summary 8 Future trends in research 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

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