Weed Science: Principles and Applications

The plants which are considered undesirable or troublesome and grow in places where they are not desired are known as weeds. Some common examples of everyday weeds are thistle, garlic mustard and dandelion. Weed science is defined as the study of effects of weed upon human activities and their management in agricultural production systems, natural areas, and managed properties in residential and urban areas. It is a branch of applied ecology which seeks to modify the environment against nat...