Ecology and non-chemical control of Rumex crispus and R. obtusifolius (Polygonaceae): A review

Weed Research

Volumn 44, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 414-432

  Zaller, J G ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BONN   (Germany)

^b UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA   (Austria)

Author keywords

Agricultural management strategies; Arable grassland; Biological; Cultural; Mechanical; Research needs; Rumex spp.; Weed control

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL; INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT; MECHANICAL CONTROL; WEED CONTROL;

MAGNOLIOPHYTA; POLYGONACEAE; RUMEX; RUMEX CRISPUS; RUMEX OBTUSIFOLIUS;

EID: 10344224565     PISSN: 00431737     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3180.2004.00416.x     Document Type: Review

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