Comparative Effects of Living and Non-living Mulches on Insect Pest Management in Agroecosystems

Abrar, Muhammad; Ali, Muhammad; Shakeel, Muhammad; Buajan, Supaporn; Ali, Habib

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-6410-7_15

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“…Cover crops and living mulches, comprising grasses, legumes, or other broadleaf plants, play a pivotal role in organic farming by enhancing soil organic matter, suppressing diseases and weeds, and providing habitat for beneficial insects [22]. However, careful selection is paramount to prevent competition with the main crop and the potential proliferation of pests.…”

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Perspective Chapter: Management of Weeds in Organic Farming System – Special Focus on Organic Vegetable Farms of the USA

Shrestha,

Beneton,

Gweneth Abit

et al. 2024

Weed Management - Global Strategies [Working Title]

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Weed management is an important challenge in all farming systems, but it is more complicated in organic farming due to lack of chemical options. Concern about potential increases in weed populations without the use of herbicides has limited the uptake of organic farming even though organic products are gaining popularity among consumers. Different weed management strategies differ in their ability to control weeds, and often have unique agroecological implications. Broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges are the three major classes of weeds impacting quality and yield in both horticultural and row crop systems. In an organic production system, the major concern is how and when to adopt the management practices to make the system productive and profitable. Generally, an integrated management approach using organic herbicides, mechanical, cultural, and biological practices is considered best for weed control in organic system. However, a systematic literature on different methods for weed management in organic farming system is not well developed. This book chapter outlines major weed problems in organic farming and various methods of weed control. The chapter is expected to disseminate information on strategies for sustainable weed management in organic farming systems.

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confidence: 99%