M.Cp.0012 Weed Biology and Weed Management (6 ECTS)

Coordinator
Dr. J. Wagner
Language
English
Type of instruction
Lecture
Frequency(WS/SS)
WiSe
Instructors
Dr. J. Wagner, Dr. R. Dücker

Contents
In the lecture the three main topics in Weed Science, the biology of weeds, the interaction of weeds and crops, and the weed management with direct (chemical andmechanical) and indirect (agronomic) measures will be presented. The benefits and harms of weeds for the ecology, society and the economy will be discussed. The need for species conservation vs. weed control is discussed in the context of the efficacy ofweed control measures. Project work: Students will work on a project in teams. They will cultivate weeds and crops in the greenhouse and investigate the weed crop interaction in competition experiments.

Objectives
Students will understand the biology of local and worldwide important weeds, their taxonomy, life-form and habitat requirement, as well as their evolution, distribution, plant sociology, ecology, population dynamics and genetics. Endangered as well as invasive species, the interaction of weeds and crops (allelopathy and competition), weed control with direct (chemical and mechanical), and indirect (agronomic) measures will be taught.

Examination
Written examination 90 minutes

Number of students
20