Weed Control in Turf Grass and Ornamentals

Weed Control in Turf Grass and Ornamentals

 
Description
For weed control courses with emphasis in turfgrass science and for students majoring in landscape plant/ornamental horticulture.
Weed Control in Turf and Ornamentals provides thorough coverage of weeds that are important in turfgrass and ornamentals-plant communities. The herbicides used in these plant communities are thoroughly treated with respect to their action and metabolism in the plant, their fate in the environment, and proper application methods. Additionally, weed control measures are covered with special emphasis on the safe and effective use of herbicides.
 
Contents
UNIT 1: Weeds of Turf and Ornamentals
1. Grasses and Grass-Like Weeds.
2. Broadleaved Weeds
UNIT 2: Herbicides
3. Herbicides in the Plant
4. Herbicides in the Environment
5. Herbicide Formulations and Application
UNIT 3: Weed Control Strategies
6. Control of Turfgrass Weeds
7. Turfgrass Plant Growth Regulators
8. Weed Control in Landscapes and Non-Turf Areas
Appendix: Common and Trade Names of Herbicides
Referencess