Weed control in organic horticultural cropping systems
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A review of organic growers' concerns about weeds is presented and several issues that may ease those concerns are highlighted. The underlying principles of organic weed management (OWM) are briefly discussed and results from organic grower surveys regarding weed management practices in organic horticultural cropping are presented. The most common weeds encountered by organic growers, often those with persistent root systems, are also discussed. A list of suggestions for further OWM research are provided based on the organic literature and growers' comments.
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