Phylogenetic relatedness can influence cover crop-based weed suppression [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Cover crops are plants grown to provide regulating, supporting, and cultural ecosystem services in managed environments. In agricultural systems, weed suppression services from cover crops can be an important tool to promote sustainability as reliance on
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Investigating the agronomic performance and ecological weed-suppression effects of summer leguminous green manure in dragon fruit orchards [PDF]
PeerJBackground The large-scale cultivation of dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus) in China faces challenges in sustainable weed management, particularly during the summer season.
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Basic and Applied Ecology, 2022 Size-asymmetric competition, in which larger plants obtain a disproportionally larger share of contested resources, can be applied in agriculture to suppress weeds by increasing crop density and spatial uniformity, as these practices enhance the initial ...
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Impact of integrated weed control methods on yield performance and sustainable weed suppression in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceWeed infestation remains a major constraint limiting the yield potential of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) worldwide. Weeds compete with the crop for light, water, and nutrients, and if not effectively managed, they can cause severe yield and quality ...
Ömer Küçük, Olcay Bozdoğan
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Stable Characteristics of Cover Crops for Weed Suppression in Organic Farming Systems
Plant Production Science, 2011 :The use of cover crops is an effective technique to control weeds, which are one of the most serious problems for crop production without using herbicides.
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Agronomy, 2021 Weeds pose a great threat to crop production subsequently distressing the equilibrium of agro-ecological systems globally. Instead of relying on chemical weed control, there is a dire need to explore alternative eco-friendly agricultural practices for ...
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Assessment of the Efficiency of Combined Seeding Rates of Common Vetch and Ryegrass for Controlling Weed Development in Organic Forage Cultivation Systems [PDF]
LifeWeed suppression is a crucial factor in sustainable agriculture, and optimizing plant mixtures can enhance weed control efficiency. This study evaluates the effects of different mixture ratios of common vetch (Vicia sativa L.) and annual ryegrass (Lolium
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Agronomy, 2020 Herbicide resistance in weeds restricts control options, thereby escalating economic loss and threatening agricultural sustainability in cereal production.
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Nanotechnology-based formulations of thyme essential oil to enhance its herbicidal efficiency for controlling weeds associated with maize plants [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground Thyme is an aromatic plant known as a rich source of bioactive compounds with eco-friendly herbicidal potential. Despite the herbicidal potential of thyme essential oil, its effectiveness under field conditions is limited due to its high ...
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Weed suppression greatly increased by plant diversity in intensively managed grasslands: A continental‐scale experiment [PDF]
Journal of Applied Ecology, 2018 John Connolly +2 more
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