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Weeds Can Poison Crops, Aik Hock Cheam Jan 1996

Weeds Can Poison Crops, Aik Hock Cheam

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Weeds can interfere with the growth of a crop simply by competing with the crop for nutrients, moisture and light. But some weeds also release chemicals that inhibit the germination and growth of crop plants; the technical term for this is allelopathy. Aik Cheam outlines the problems caused by two common weeds and the discusses preventative measures.


Peltandra Virginica (L.) Schott & Endl. (Arrow Arum), A New Species And Genus For Minnesota, Charles Argue Jan 1996

Peltandra Virginica (L.) Schott & Endl. (Arrow Arum), A New Species And Genus For Minnesota, Charles Argue

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

Peltandra virginica is reported as a new addition to the flora of Minnesota. Found in Cook County in the northeasternmost part of the state, it is separated by about 400 km from the closest previously reported location for this species on Michigan's upper peninsula.


Plantain Sunflower (Helianthus Occidentalis Subsp. Plantagineus) In Arkansas, Daniel L. Marsh, Timothy A. Golden Jan 1996

Plantain Sunflower (Helianthus Occidentalis Subsp. Plantagineus) In Arkansas, Daniel L. Marsh, Timothy A. Golden

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.