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Title: Better management of 'Sonchus oleraceus' L. (common sowthistle) based on the weed's ecology
Contributor(s): Widderick, M (author); Walker, S (author); Sindel, Brian Mark  (author)orcid 
Publication Date: 2004
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/11526
Abstract: 'Sonchus oleraceus' L. (common sowthistle) was recently identified in a survey as the most common weed of the sub-tropical grain region of Australia. In addition, the weed was identified as having a moderate risk of developing resistance to glyphosate, while populations already have resistance to Group B herbicides. Hence, 'S. oleraceus' is a weed that not only requires better management but also strategies that reduce the risk of resistance to herbicides. Weed ecology was investigated closely to assist devising management strategies. In particular, seed germination, emergence, persistence, dormancy, and production, as well as plant morphology, competition in crop, and response to tillage were studied. The characteristics that are important for better management of this weed are the weed's prolific seed production, the ability of this seed to germinate all year round and the ability of the weed to grow and produce seed across diverse environments. An integrated and sustainable approach to management of 'S. oleraceus' should include growing competitive crops, strategic tillage, follow up herbicide applications, and rotation of herbicide groups especially for Group B and M herbicides.
Publication Type: Conference Publication
Conference Details: 14AWC: 14th Australian Weeds Conference, Wagga Wagga, Australia, 6th - 9th September, 2004
Source of Publication: 14th Australian Weeds Conference Papers and Proceedings: Weed Management - Balancing People, Planet, Profit, p. 535-537
Publisher: Weed Society of New South Wales
Place of Publication: Wahroonga, Australia
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 070308 Crop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 820507 Wheat
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: E1 Refereed Scholarly Conference Publication
Publisher/associated links: http://www.caws.org.au/awc/2004/awc200415351.pdf
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