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his 353-page paperback book provides a pictorial guide to the weeds found in plantations in Malaysia. Each species is given a one-page treatment that provides the scientific name, synonyms, common English name, Malay name, habitat, and one to five photographs.
This book presents an excellent collection of plant photos which will enable those working in plantations to easily identify weeds they find in their estates and to choose the right methods for weed control.
Management of invasive weed species in Malaysian agroecosystems are very much herbicide-based, integrated with other control measures including cultural practices, controlled burning, animal grazing and to a certain extent, followed by manual and mechanical roughing.
Weed infestation is one of the major constraints of the plantation industry in Malaysia since weeds compete with the cultivated crops for available space, nutrients and moisture. Thus, weeds reduce productivity and lower the quality of the produce (Sahid & Chan 2000).
Chung, Gait Fee and Lee, Chin Tui and Chiu, Sheng Bin and Chee, Kheng Hoy (2015) New book: pictorial guide to common weeds of plantations and their control. Agriculture Science Journal, 1 (3). pp. 59-61.
A laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the allelopathic potential of 15 Malaysian common weed species of different morphological characteristics (broadleaves, sedges and grasses).
Sep 30, 2017 · A laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the allelopathic potential of 15 Malaysian common weed species of different morphological characteristics (broadleaves, sedges and grasses).
