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Diversity of weeds - the role and management in arable ecosystems

{Project} Diversity of weeds - the role and management in arable ecosystems. [Rikkakasvien monimuotoisuuden merkitys ja hallinta peltoekosysteemissä.] Runs 2003 - 2004. Project Leader(s): Salonen, Jukka, MTT Agrifood Research Finland .

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Summary

The aim of the project is to assess the advantages and disadvantages of diverse weed flora in arable land. Weed species will be ranked according to their harmfulness for crop production and, on the other hand, their positive role in arable ecosystems.
The composition of weed flora can be manipulated e.g. with crop rotation and by abstaining from use of herbicides. The study focuses on the possibilities to enhance the positive interactions between flora and fauna by adjusting the cropping practices in the farm. Different types of fallows and their management are studied.
Recommendations to manage the diversity of weed flora at farm level will be given.


EPrint Type:Project description
Location:31600 Jokioinen
www.mtt.fi
Keywords:weeds, spring cereals, winter cereals, crop rotation, organic production, fallow
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Weed management
Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Research affiliation: Finland > Other organizations
Finland > Luke Natural Resources Institute
Research funders: Finland > Other organizations
Finland > Luke Natural Resources Institute
Start Date:1 January 2003
End Date:30 December 2004
Deposited By: Nykänen, Arja
ID Code:5718
Deposited On:16 Sep 2005
Last Modified:20 Aug 2009 14:27

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