Biology, impact, and management of common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.)

Peerzada, Arslan Masood; O’Donnell, Chris; Adkins, Steve W.

doi:10.1007/s11738-019-2920-z

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“…Annual sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.) is an annual weed species native to Eurasia and North Africa. It has been introduced to a wide range of countries around the world and become a common weed causing a major problem in the agroecological systems (Peerzada et al, 2019;Widderick et al, 2010). It also dominates weed communities in winter crops and other urban areas where water is available Hassan & Hassan, 2019).…”

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Allelopathic interference of Sonchus oleraceus L. with wheat and the associated weeds: a field study

Hassan

2020

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A field study was conducted to examine the allelopathic potential of Sonchus oleraceus L. residue against the weeds associated with wheat crop. Residue application was carried out under field conditions in two doses: 150 and 300 g m−2. Weed richness, density and above-ground biomass were assessed at 6 and 12 weeks after application to evaluate the potential effect of S. oleaceus manure on weed control. Some growth criteria and the total yield of the cultivated wheat crop were also measured. The residue-containing quadrates attained lower weed richness, density and biomass. Unlikely, residue application reduced the grain yield of wheat. The available nitrogen and phosphorus were increased in soil at the higher application dose. These results suggest that S. oleraceus could interfere most of winter weeds, but affect productivity of wheat. Weed suppression could be attributed to the allelopathic potential of S. oleraceus residue. These results suggest also that the manure of this weed could be used successfully in the integrated weed management programs to reduce weed infestation in winter crops. However, another crop species may be selected.

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Allelopathic interference of Sonchus oleraceus L. with wheat and the associated weeds: a field study

Hassan

2020

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“…Interference studies in different agroecosystems indicate substantial yield loss due to S. oleraceus in crops (Hassan et al 2014;Song et al 2017). Suppression of other plants could be due to the depletion of resources and the allelopathic properties of this weed (Gomaa et al 2014;Peerzada et al 2019). Although S. oleraceus is quite prevalent in South Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales, specific studies on weed interference in crops are lacking (Manalil et al 2017;Osten et al 2007;Werth et al 2013).…”

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“…Sochus oleraceus can thrive well under moisture-limiting conditions and under a wide range of pH, saline, and nutrient-deficient environments (Chauhan et al 2006;Manalil et al 2018;Widderick et al 2010). This weed can germinate under a wide range of temperature conditions and can grow up to an altitude of around 2,500 m, indicating the potential to emerge and survive under cooler environments (Peerzada et al 2019). Although S. oleraceus is categorized as a meso-xerophytic plant, it will flourish in moist fertile soils under noncompetitive fallow by using residual soil nutrients and soil moisture (Peerzada et al 2019).…”

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“…This weed can germinate under a wide range of temperature conditions and can grow up to an altitude of around 2,500 m, indicating the potential to emerge and survive under cooler environments (Peerzada et al 2019). Although S. oleraceus is categorized as a meso-xerophytic plant, it will flourish in moist fertile soils under noncompetitive fallow by using residual soil nutrients and soil moisture (Peerzada et al 2019). The increase in the occurrence of this weed has been particularly noted in cropping systems that use conservation tillage and glyphosate-tolerant crops (Manalil et al 2017;Peerzada et al 2019;Werth et al 2013).…”

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“…Although S. oleraceus is categorized as a meso-xerophytic plant, it will flourish in moist fertile soils under noncompetitive fallow by using residual soil nutrients and soil moisture (Peerzada et al 2019). The increase in the occurrence of this weed has been particularly noted in cropping systems that use conservation tillage and glyphosate-tolerant crops (Manalil et al 2017;Peerzada et al 2019;Werth et al 2013). Germination ecology studies indicate low germination of this weed in darkness compared with illuminated conditions, indicating the likelihood of limited establishment in shaded environments or under residue cover (Chauhan et al 2006;Manalil et al 2018;Widderick et al 2010).…”

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Interference of Annual Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus) in Wheat

2019

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Annual sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus L.) is a broadleaf weed that is increasing in prevalence in the northern cropping regions of Australia. Being a member of Asteraceae family, this weed possesses many biological attributes needed to thrive in varying environments and weed management pressure. Interference of this weed was examined in a wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop through field studies in 2016 and 2017. Different densities of S. oleraceus were evaluated for their potential to cause yield loss in wheat: 0.0 (weed free), low (9 to 15 plants m−2), medium (29 to 38 plants m−2), and high (62 to 63 plants m−2). Based on the exponential decay model, 43 and 52 plants m−2 caused a yield reduction of 50% in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Yield components such as panicles m−2 and grains per panicles were affected by weed density. At the high weed infestation level, S. oleraceus produced a maximum of 182,940 and 192,657 seeds m−2 in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Sonchus oleraceus exhibited poor seed retention at harvest as more than 95% of seeds were blown away by wind. Adverse effects on crop, high seed production and wind-blown dispersal may lead to an increased prevalence of this weed in the absence of an integrated weed management strategy utilizing both herbicides and non-chemical options.

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