5771: Sonchus arvensis - a challenge for organic farming

Lötjönen, T.; Vanhala, P.; Hurme, T. and Salonen, J. (2005) Sonchus arvensis - a challenge for organic farming. Paper presented at Organic farming for a new millenium - status and future challenges : NJF-seminar 369, Alnarp, Sweden, June 15-17, 2005; Published in NJF Report 1(1), page pp. 189-192. Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists.

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Summary

Perennial sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis L.) represents an increasing problem in Finland. Options for mechanical and cultural control of S. arvensis were studied in a 3 year field experiment on clay soil under organic production.

Document Language:	English
Keywords:	perennial weeds, Sonchus arvensis, mechanical control, crop rotation, inter-row hoeing
Subject Areas:	Crop husbandry > Weed management
Research affiliation:	Finland > MTT Agrifood Research
Total budget (Euro):	0
Orgprints ID Number:	5771
Contact:	Koistinen, Riitta
Deposited On:	20 September 2005
EPrint Type:	Conference paper
Published?:	Published
Peer Review Status:	Peer-reviewed and accepted
Related Links:	http://www.njf.nu

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