Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis): “all tied up”

Abstract

But your snobbiness, unless you persistently root it out like the bindweed it is, sticks by you till your grave.-George Orwell The real danger in a garden came from the bindweed. That moved underground, then surfaced and took hold. Strangling plant after healthy plant. Killing them all, slowly. And for no apparent reason, except that it was nature.-Louise Penny

Seasonal changes in germinability, dormancy and viability of field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) seeds as affected by storage and duration

“…As a perennial weed species, field bindweed is capacity of vegetative reproduction through rhizomes on its extensive root system and sexual reproduction by its long-lived seeds (Gaskin et al, 2023). Under cultivation, both rhizome fragments and seeds may be spread and establish new plants (Degennaro, Weller, 1984;Sosnoskie et al, 2020). Field bindweed can rely on vegetative growth via roots and rhizomes to spread locally, forming large single individuals (Davis et al, 2018), while bindweed seeds can allow for long distance dispersal and establish population in new environments (Karaman, Tursun, 2021).…”

Crop rotation and cultivation effects on Convolvulus arvensis population dynamics in small grain organic cropping systems

“…The rhizomatous root system of C. arvensis is extensive and allows it to form dense patches in annual small grain cropping systems. Because C. arvensis reestablishes easily from root fragments, cultivation can physically spread the weed across agricultural landscapes (Weaver and Walker, 1982;Sosnoskie et al, 2020). Convolvulus arvensis seeds can also remain viable in soil for up to two decades (Weaver and Walker, 1982).…”

Field bindweed control with quinclorac in highbush blueberry

“…Field bindweed is a perennial vining weed with vigorous growth and a deep root system that thrives in undisturbed soil and abundant light (Weaver and Riley 1982). This weed infests perennial and annual cropping systems and natural areas (Sosnoskie et al 2020), and is distributed throughout the United States and Canada (Mitich 1991). Field bindweed dispersal occurs by seeds and root fragments (Buhler and Burnside 1987).…”

“…An herbicide that would provide season-long control of field bindweed would reduce herbicide drift, labor needs, and improve weed control and fruit yield and quality. Systemic herbicides such as glyphosate and 2,4-D can effectively control field bindweed, but multiple applications are required (Sosnoskie et al 2020), and these herbicides can injure blueberry if crop foliage is exposed (Hanson 2009). Current herbicide labels for 2,4-D confine use to row middles to minimize potential crop injury.…”