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In recent decades, weeds in field crops have been predominantly controlled by herbicides, at least in developed countries. However, the weak diversity in crop** systems, in combination with the one-sided use of herbicides, has created problems such as herbicide-resistant weeds. This globally increasing threat is further worsened by the continuous loss of registered herbicides. Consequently, there is a considerable need for more integrated weed management (IWM) focusing on preventive weed control. IWM is a complex, long-term approach which involves reducing weed emergence and reproduction. The key element of successful IWM is diverse crop rotation, supported by site-specific primary soil tillage and stubble tillage. However, IWM is not fully accepted by farmers, mainly because its efficacy and costs are hard to predict. Thus, more research and guidance are needed on decision support, weed thresholds and prediction models.
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Verschwele, A. (2021). Integrated Weed Management in Crop** Systems: Principles, Methods and Experience of Field Trials. In: Mueller, L., Sychev, V.G., Dronin, N.M., Eulenstein, F. (eds) Exploring and Optimizing Agricultural Landscapes. Innovations in Landscape Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67448-9_36
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