Revista de genética y mejoramiento vegetal

Abstracto

Advances in Weed Science Enhancing Crop Yield and Environmental Sustainability

Sonia Santana

Weed science, also known as weed management or agronomy, is a specialized field within agriculture that focuses on the study and management of weeds. Weeds are plants that grow in unwanted locations and compete with cultivated crops for resources like water, nutrients, and sunlight. They can reduce crop yields, lower the quality of harvested produce, and increase production costs. Here is an introduction to the key aspects of weed science definition of weeds weeds are broadly defined as any plants that interfere with human activities or whose undesirable qualities outweigh their beneficial characteristics within a particular context. They can be native or introduced, annuals or perennials, and may reproduce by seeds, vegetative structures, or a combination of both.

Importance of weed management effective weed management is crucial for the success of agricultural and horticultural enterprises. Uncontrolled weed growth can lead to significant economic losses, reduced crop quality, and even the displacement of native plant species in natural ecosystems. Weed identification and classification weed scientists study various aspects of weeds, including their taxonomy (classification), morphology (physical characteristics), physiology (life processes), and ecology (interactions with the environment). This knowledge is essential for developing effective control strategies.