Competition from uncontrolled weeds can result in substantial yield losses.
The weed flora can vary widely between fields and between different growing regions. It is usually influenced by the site history. Weed populations are often very high with only a few species dominating at any one time.
History
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Language
English
Does this contain Māori information or data?
No
Publisher
Plant & Food Research
Journal title
Sweet corn toolkit — Ute Guide 1st Edition
ISBN
9780473383114
Citation
James, T., & Rahman, A. (2016). Weeds. In J. Reid (Ed.), Sweet corn toolkit — Ute Guide 1st Edition (pp. 53–93). Auckland, New Zealand: Plant & Food Research.