Chapter 5: Interplant Interference and Competition

5.1 Objectives

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • List 3 resources weeds and crops most commonly compete for.
  • Explain the Law of Constant Final Yield and its application to cropping systems.
  • Define interspecific and intraspecific competition. Define plasticity and mortality. Give examples of all 4.
  • Explain Critical Period of Weed Competition (Critical Period of Weed Control).
  • Define vocabulary words: interference, competition, plasticity, mortality

 

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