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Objetivo Geral:

This course has the goal to train students on understanding the methods utilize to manage weed and applied these strategics in real live situations. The following topics should be covered in the course activities: a overview of methods of weed control in agriculture system; methods of herbicide application; integration of weed methods in subtropical and tropical agriculture scenarios; technical tours in experiments and local farmers.

Topic 1. Overview of methods of weed management

Topic 2. Weed management in summer cereals (rice, corn, sorghum and others)

Topic 3. Weed management in winter cereals (wheat, barley and others)

Topic 4. Weed management oleaginous crops (soybean, beans and others)

Topic 5. Weed management in fruit crops

Topic 6. Development of integrating weed management experiments

Topic 7. Visit to farmers to elaborate weed management planning

Topic 8. Presentation of weed management plans

Bibliografia Básica:

• Mohler, C.L.; Teasdale, J.R.; DiTommaso, A. Manage Weeds On Your Farm. A Guide to Ecological Strategies, SARE Outreach, 2021. 416 pg. available online
• Scientific journal using the latest and most updated information available
• Zimdahl, B. Integrated weed management for sustainable agriculture. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, USA, 2017. 737 pages.