Mastering Threshold Concepts in Weed Science
Jun 12, 2025 · Threshold concepts are critical in weed science as they help farmers and agronomists determine when weed control measures are necessary. The concept of thresholds is based on the …
The threshold concept has received con-siderable attention in relation to the management of well-established weeds and other pests in agricultural systems, but its applicability to the management of …
Damage threshold is the term used to define the weed population at which a negative crop yield response is detected. An economic threshold is the weed population at which the cost of control is …
The Threshold Concept and its Application to Weed Science
The concept of thresholds has many applications in weed science, depending on the response being measured. The most common adjectives used to describe thresholds are damage, economic, period, …
(PDF) Economic threshold concept for weed management in crops ...
Apr 7, 2021 · The economic threshold (ET) is one of the major decision-making frameworks for rationalizing herbicides use for better weed management while reducing environmental impacts.
5.7 Critical Period of Weed Control – Principles of Weed Control
Critical Period of Weed Control is a threshold commonly used, which is relative to time from planting date. Researchers have identified at what point during the growing season weeds can inflict the most …
Weed control thresholds: a useful concept in natural ecosystems?
The threshold concept has received considerable attention in relation to the management of well-established weeds and other pests in agricultural systems, but its applicability to the management of …