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Modern Weed Control

by Alden S. Crafts
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9780520362307
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • Publisher Imprint: University of California Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 450
  • Original Price: GBP 80.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 794 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Techniques

Modern Weed Control explores the transformative evolution of weed management from a minor agricultural practice to a cornerstone of contemporary agribusiness. Since its inception in 1942, the field has expanded exponentially, with a growing body of chemists, agronomists, plant physiologists, and researchers contributing to advancements that now span the globe. Herbicides, once a limited toolset, have multiplied to over 200 varieties, with innovations like glyphosate introducing novel mechanisms for combating weeds. This volume underscores how the science of weed control has become integral to modern agricultural strategies, enabling the efficient cultivation of crops to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.

Amid growing environmental concerns, including pollution and pesticide misuse, Modern Weed Control addresses the increasing regulatory landscape surrounding herbicides. Despite these challenges, the development of selective and environmentally considerate chemicals continues, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of agricultural science. The book also highlights innovative solutions such as integrated applications combining herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers, underscoring agriculture's dynamic efforts to sustain productivity. As a comprehensive resource, this text captures the advancements, challenges, and future directions of weed control, offering essential insights for agronomists, policymakers, and environmental advocates alike.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

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