Manipulation of Allelopathic Crops for Weed Control

• Main Author: Jabran, Khawar (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Plant Science,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Plant biochemistry.; Systems biology.; Developmental biology.; Plant ecology.; Plant anatomy.; Plant development.; Plant physiology.; Life Sciences.; Plant Biochemistry.; Plant Physiology.; Plant Ecology.; Plant Anatomy/Development.; Developmental Biology.; Systems Biology.

This book clearly defines ways to maximize the allelopathic potential of important field crops for controlling weeds, either in the same crop or others. Compared to the use of herbicides, allelopathy is an attractive option to control weeds naturally under field conditions. The book highlights the a...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Allelopathy—Introduction and Concepts
• Chapter 2: Wheat Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 3: Brassicaceae Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 4: Maize Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 5: Rice Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 6: Rye Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 7: Barley Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 8: Sorghum Allelopathy for Weed Control
• Chapter 9: Sunflower Allelopathy for Weed Control.