Effects of polyethylene mulching on buried seeds of Ipomoea coccinea

• Published in: Journal of Weed Science and Technology Vol. 69; no. 4; pp. 127 - 137
• Main Authors: Asami, Hidenori, Ishioka, Gen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Japanese
• Published: The Weed Science Society of Japan 2024
• Subjects: buried seed; Ipomoea coccinea; polyethylene mulching; soybean

In Japan, the uncontrolled growth of morning glory (Ipomoea spp.) in soybean fields has become a severe issue, necessitating an effective control method for buried seeds. We investigated the effects of using a polyethylene mulch sheet cover to reduce buried seeds by heating the soil. Field experimen...