953328 Principles and methods in weed control


Type
Lecture and field trip
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Winter, Silvia , Follak, Swen
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

- Biology and ecology of weeds
- Interaction between weeds and crops
- Preventive and cultural methods for weed control
- Chemical and non-chemical control options for weed control
- Integrated weed control in selected crops
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Previous knowledge expected

Basic knowledge on botany and plant pathology
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Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Graduates of the course:
- have solid knowledge of the generative and vegetative reproduction and the population dynamics of weeds as well as the interaction between weeds and crops,
- know factors responsible for changes in the weed flora,
- know important annual and perennial weed species,
- are able to assess the impact of weeds on crops,
- know the fundamental options for preventive, cultural, chemical and non- chemical weed control including trends and new technologies
- know the main herbicide groups and their mode of action
- understand what herbicide resistance is and know preventive measures and
- are able to take a decision of whether or not to control weeds.
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You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.