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Weeds and Weed Control in Coffee

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

J. M. Njoroge
J. M. Njoroge
Affiliation:
Coffee Research Foundation, PO Box 4, Ruiru, Kenya
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Summary

The effects of weeds on coffee productivity and the methods used for their control are discussed. The more common weeds are listed, together with the control methods that can be used at various phases of coffee production.

Malezas y control de las mismas en el café

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Research Article
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Experimental Agriculture , Volume 30 , Issue 4 , October 1994, pp. 421 - 429
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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