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The nature and consequence of weed spread in cropping systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Donald C. Thill and
Carol A. Mallory-Smith
Carol A. Mallory-Smith
Affiliation:
Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331
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Abstract

Weeds spread through movement of seeds and vegetative reproductive propagules. Pollen movement can spread weedy traits, such as herbicide resistance, between related weed and crop species. Weed seeds can spread short or long distances by natural plant dehiscence mechanisms, wind, water, animals, and man&s activities. This symposium paper is a practical review of short-distance spread of weed seeds in and between nearby arable fields and noncrop lands, examining some of the causes of spread and subsequent effects on crop production. Pollen movement, as it affects the spread of herbicide resistance, also is considered a component of short-distance weed spread. Specific weed management options can be used to reduce man-caused weed seed spread within and between nearby fields, thus reducing potential crop yield losses. Long-term management will be more difficult for weed seed spread by natural dispersal mechanisms.

Keywords

Weed seed dispersalherbicide-resistant weedsPowell Amaranth Amaranthus powellii S. Watswild oat Avena fatua L.Kochia Kochia scoparia (L.) Schradprickly lettuce Lactuca serriola L.Russian thistle Salsola iberica Sennen & PauCommon chickweed Stellaria media (L.) VillAMAPOAVEFAKCHSCLACSESASKRSTEME

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Weed Science , Volume 45 , Issue 3 , June 1997, pp. 337 - 342
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Copyright © 1997 by the Weed Science Society of America 

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