Microwave Based Weed Control and Soil Treatment
Herbicide resistance has become an important constraint on modern agricultural practices. An alarming increase in weed biotypes that are resistant to herbicides has also been reported. Opportunity exists for a novel weed management technology, which is also compatible with no-till agricultural pract...
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De Gruyter Open Poland
2018
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