5820. Ecology and Control of Weeds
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Not open to students who have passed SPSS 3820.
Grading Basis: Graded
Weed identification. Weed origin and classification. Losses caused by weeds. Weed competition. Weed seed production, dormancy, and germination. Weed growth and development. Weed biology and life cycles. Cultural, mechanical, and biological weed control methods based on ecological principles. Overview of chemical weed control practices and associated environmental and ecological risks.