The Biology of Australian Weeds
Author: R. H. Groves
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 9780646259239
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: R. H. Groves
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 314
ISBN-13: 9780646259239
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Jim Cullen
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2012-03-05
Total Pages: 641
ISBN-13: 0643104216
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts – the technique, when practised as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practising biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australia will provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students.
Author: J. S. Pate
Publisher:
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is a coollection of papers that where presented at the 1979 symposium on 'The Biology of Native Australian Plants', held at the University of Western Australia.
Author: William Thomas Parsons
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 722
ISBN-13: 9780643065147
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This is a reference book containing information on over 200 species, including where each is proclaimed and what the legal requirements are for its control. Each weed has a detailed description and colour photograph to make identification straightforward." - product description.
Author: M. H. Julien
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 641
ISBN-13: 064309993X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Biological control of weeds has been practiced for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique. The classical example of control of prickly pears in Australia by the cactus moth Cactoblastis cactorum, which was imported from the Americas, helped to set the future for biocontrol of weeds in many countries. Since then there have been many projects using Classical Biological Control to manage numerous weed species, many of which have been successful. Importantly, there have been no serious negative non-target impacts - the technique, when practiced as it is in Australia, is safe and environmentally friendly. Economic assessments have shown that biocontrol of weeds in Australia has provided exceedingly high benefit-to-cost ratios. This book reviews biological control of weeds in Australia to 2011, covering over 90 weed species and a multitude of biological control agents and potential agents. Each chapter has been written by practicing biological control of weeds researchers and provides details of the weed, the history of its biological control, exploration for agents, potential agents studied and agents released and the outcomes of those releases. Many weeds were successfully controlled, some were not, many projects are still underway, some have just begun, however all are reported in detail in this book. Biological Control of Weeds in Australiawill provide invaluable information for biological control researchers in Australia and elsewhere. Agents used in Australia could be of immense value to other countries that suffer from the same weeds as Australia. The studies reported here provide direction to future research and provide examples and knowledge for researchers and students. KEY FEATURES * A unique collation of information for Australian weed research and management * Contains all the information about biological control of weeds in Australia in one book * Provides key references for further information * Will become a well cited publication
Author: Bruce Archibald Auld
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 604
ISBN-13: 0909605378
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Reprint of a reference book first published in 1987. Lavishly illustrated, it contains detailed descriptions of all the important weeds of Australia. Suitable for primary producers, students, agricultural advisers and research workers.
Author: Bhagirath Chauhan
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2021-09-04
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 0128229357
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Weeds are the main biological constraint to crop production throughout the year. Uncontrolled weeds could cause 100% yield loss. In Australia, the overall cost of weeds to Australian grain growers was estimated at AU$ 3.3 billion annually. In terms of yield losses, weeds amounted to 2.7 million tonnes of grains at a national level. In the USA, weeds cost US$ 33 billion in lost crop production annually. In India, these costs were estimated to be much higher (US$ 11 billion). These studies from different economies suggest that weeds cause substantial yield and economic loss. Biology and Management of Problematic Weed Species details the biology of key weed species, providing vital information on seed germination and production, as well as factors affecting weed growth. These species include Chenopodium album, Chloris truncata and C. virgate, Conyza bonariensis and C. canadensis, Cyperus rotundus, and many more. This information is crucial for researchers and growers to develop integrated weed management (IWM) strategies. Written by leading experts across the globe, this book is an essential read to plant biologists and ecologists, crop scientists, and students and researchers interested in weed science. Provides detailed information on the biology of different key weed species Covers weed seed germination and emergence Presents the factors affecting weed growth and seed production
Author: Mark A. Wolff
Publisher: Reed New Holland
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781877069932
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Over the last 200 years Australia's natural environment has been dramatically reshaped by the introduction of exotic plants. In this updated and revised book, Mark Wolff sets out to help the home gardener to easily identify and understand some of our more common garden weeds. The Weed Book includes: - Identification guide with colour photographs and detailed descriptions - Step-by-step, illustrated guide to hand weeding methods - Techniques for the safe use of chemical herbicides to control common weeds - Glossary of botanical terms.