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Comparative study of seed germination, phenology, and reproductive fitness in Melilotus sulcatus populations from Israel

BMC Plant Biology
Background Melilotus sulcatus (Fabaceae) is an annual weed species prevalent in the Mediterranean Basin and Asia, characterized by a hard seed coat, indicating physical seed dormancy and long seed-bank longevity.
Maor Matzrafi, Shaharit Ziv, Jackline Abu-Nassar, Daryl Gillett, Abraham Gamliel   +4 more
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A bioeconomic model for determining the optimal response to a new weed incursion in Australian cropping systems

Invasions by non-indigenous plant species pose serious economic threats to Australian agricultural industries. When an invasion is discovered a decision has to be made as to whether to attempt to eradicate it, contain it or do nothing.
Jones, Randall E., Jayasuriya, Rohan T.
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Weed Management Plan for Neem (Azadirachta indica)

, 2015
This Plan establishes the management objectives for neem to be met by land managers and provides a range of best practice actions to achieve these.Introduction -- Aim and objectives -- Neem declaration status -- Current distribution -- Management ...

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Made in the shade: Leaf responses of native wildflowers to single‐axis photovoltaic solar energy

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
As solar energy expands globally, balancing renewable power generation with biodiversity and ecosystem health has become an urgent challenge. This study investigated how native wildflowers respond at leaf level to the unique microclimates created by rotating solar panels in California's Central Valley.
Yudi Li, Troy Magney, Alona Armstrong, Rebecca R. Hernandez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A pipeline to compile expert‐verified datasets of digitised herbarium specimens for automated plant identification to accelerate taxonomy

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Understanding and protecting plant life is essential for tackling the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change. To support this, we have developed a new digital approach that helps identify plant species more quickly and accurately.
Jed Arno, Jérémie Morel, Fitiavana Rasaminirina, Juliene de Fátima Maciel‐Silva, Daniel Cahen, Damon P. Little, Daniele Silvestro, Alexandre Antonelli, Olwen Grace, Li Zhang, Isabel Larridon   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transformative Approaches for Sustainable Weed Management: The Power of Gene Drive and CRISPR-Cas9. [PDF]

Genes (Basel), 2023
Kumam Y, Trick HN, Vara Prasad PV, Jugulam M.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Conservation status of species used in the UK herbal medicine industry

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, sustainable use and management of medicinal plants is critical. We assessed the conservation status, threats and conservation actions of 298 species sold by UK suppliers to medical herbalists. We found that most species used are unevaluated, representing a gap in conservation knowledge, and of those with ...
Isabella Flowers, Jon C. Lovett, Christopher Hassall   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel and holistic approaches are required to realize allelopathic potential for weed management. [PDF]

Ecol Evol, 2023
Hickman DT, Comont D, Rasmussen A, Birkett MA.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Economic benefits of public investment in weed management: the case of vulpia in south-eastern Australia’s temperate pasture areas

The present paper reports an economic evaluation of the long-term benefits to Australia of research by the Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Systems (CRC) into the improved management of vulpia , the major annual grass weed of temperate ...
Jones, Randall E., Griffith, Garry R., Vere, David T.   +2 more
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Advanced Non-Chemical and Close to Plant Weed Control system for Organic Agriculture

, 2009
Use of chemical has been reduced in agriculture for controlling weeds emergence. The use of alternative systems, such as cultural practices (mulching, flame, intercropping etc.) and mechanical system (hoe, tine etc.) has been introduced by various ...
Nørremark, Michael, Swain, Kishore, Melander, Bo   +2 more
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