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Improved management of key northern region weeds: diverse problems, diverse solutions

Widderick, M., Cook, T., McLean, A., Churchett, J., Keenan, M., Miller, B. and Davidson, B. (2014) Improved management of key northern region weeds: diverse problems, diverse solutions. In: 19th Australasian Weeds Conference, September 2014, Tasmanian Weed Society, Hobart, Tasmania.

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Abstract

The cropping region of northern Australia has a diverse range of cropping systems and weed flora. A fallow phase is commonly required between crops to enable the accumulation of stored soil water in these farming systems dominated by reduced tillage.
During the fallow phase, weed control is important and is heavily reliant on herbicides. The most commonly used herbicide has been glyphosate. As a result of over-reliance on glyphosate, there are now seven confirmed glyphosate-resistant weeds and several glyphosate-tolerant species common in the region. As a result, the control of summer fallow weeds is become more complex.
This paper outlines project work investigating improved weed control for summer fallows in the northern cropping region. Areas of research include weed ecology, chemical and non-chemical tactics, glyphosate resistance and resistance surveys. The project also has an economic and extension component.
As a result of our research we have a better understanding
of the ecology of major northern weeds and spread of glyphosate resistance in the region. We have identified and defined alternative herbicide and non-chemical approaches for the effective control of summer fallow weeds and have extended our research effectively to industry.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Business groups:Crop and Food Science
Keywords:Northern region, fallow, glyphosate resistance.
Subjects:Science > Invasive Species > Plants > Biological control
Live Archive:21 Oct 2014 23:46
Last Modified:03 Sep 2021 16:50

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