Using energy requirements to compare the suitability of alternative methods for broadcast and site-specific weed control

• Published in: Weed technology Vol. 33; no. 4; pp. 633 - 650
• Main Authors: Coleman, Guy R. Y, Stead, Amanda, Rigter, Marc P, Xu, Zhe, Johnson, David, Brooker, Graham M, Sukkarieh, Salah, Walsh, Michael J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.08.2019
• Subjects: Accounting; Alternative technology; Alternative weed control; broadcast weed management; Control methods; Cropping systems; Electrocutions; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Energy requirements; Energy resources; Energy sources; Grain; Herbicides; Identification methods; Lasers; mechanical weed control; Organic chemistry; Processing speed; Pyrolysis; R&D; Research & development; REVIEW; site-specific weed management; thermal weed control; Tillage; Vision systems; Weed control; Weeds

The widespread use of herbicides in cropping systems has led to the evolution of resistance in major weeds. The resultant loss of herbicide efficacy is compounded by a lack of new herbicide sites of action, driving demand for alternative weed control technologies. While there are many alternative me...