Weed Ecology in Natural and Agricultural Systems.
Title:
Weed Ecology in Natural and Agricultural Systems.
Author:
Booth, B.D.
ISBN:
9780851997766
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (312 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- 1 Ecology of Weeds -- Part I Population Ecology -- 2 Describing the Distribution and Abundance of Populations -- 3 The Structure and Dynamics of Populations -- 4 Sexual Reproduction -- 5 Asexual Reproduction -- 6 From Seed to Seedling -- 7 Growing Up, Getting Old and Dying -- Part II Interactions Between Populations -- 8 Interactions Between Populations I: Competition and Allelopathy -- 9 Interactions Among Populations II: Herbivory, Parasitism and Mutualisms -- 10 Studying Populations and Their Interactions -- Part III Community Ecology -- 11 Basic Community Concepts and Diversity -- 12 Community Dynamics: Succession and Assembly -- 13 Plant Invasions -- 14 Studying Community Structure and Dynamics -- Part IV Conclusions -- 15 The Importance of Weed Ecology to Management -- Part V Appendix -- Glossary -- Subject Index -- Species Index.
Abstract:
This textbook introduces ecological principles to students interested in weed science and weed management and includes examples from the weed and invasive species literature to illustrate the ecological principles discussed. It is suitable reading for final year and undergraduates and graduates.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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