Crafts, Alden S. 1897-1990.

Weed control : a textbook and manual / Alden S. Crafts, Wilfred W. Robbins - 3d ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, [1962] - xi, 660 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

CONTENTS

Weeds and man
Cost of weeds
Reproduction of weeds
Methods for preventing the introduction and spread of weeds
Ecology of weeds
Principles of weed control
Tillage methods of weed control
Biological control of weeds
Use of chemicals in weed control
Properties and functions of herbicides
Selective herbicides-foliage contact applications
Selective translocated herbicides, foliage-applied systemics
Selective herbicides-root applications
Nonselective herbicides-foliage contact applications
Nonselective herbicides-translocated foliage applications
Nonselective herbicides-root applications
Equipment used in applying herbicides
Dosage and application recommendations cropped areas, selective herbicides
special weed problems

Includes index


Weeds--Control.
Soil disinfection.

632.58 / CRA