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What is the primary focus of weed science?
What is the primary focus of weed science?
- Developing herbicides for agricultural use
- Exploring the relationship between plants and entomology
- Studying the evolutionary trends of plants
- Managing plants considered as weeds and their impact on human activities (correct)
When did weeds start to exist in relation to settled agriculture?
When did weeds start to exist in relation to settled agriculture?
- At the beginning of settled agriculture
- Around 20th century
- Around 10,000 years ago with the advent of settled agriculture (correct)
- After the development of herbicides
What is suggested to be a common characteristic of the ancestors of dominant crop plants?
What is suggested to be a common characteristic of the ancestors of dominant crop plants?
- Their preference for undisturbed environments
- Their resistance to human activities
- Their tendency to thrive in disturbed habitats (correct)
- Their dependence on herbicides for growth
How have weeds been traditionally controlled in much of the world?
How have weeds been traditionally controlled in much of the world?
What is a significant factor limiting the size of a farmer's holding and yield per unit area?
What is a significant factor limiting the size of a farmer's holding and yield per unit area?
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What is weed science?
What is weed science?
The study of unwanted plants (weeds) and how they affect human activities.
When did weeds become a problem?
When did weeds become a problem?
Around 10,000 years ago, when people started farming and settled in one place.
What do many crop plants have in common?
What do many crop plants have in common?
The ability to grow well in disturbed areas like a plowed field.
How were weeds traditionally controlled?
How were weeds traditionally controlled?
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What was a key factor in limiting farm size and yields?
What was a key factor in limiting farm size and yields?
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Study Notes
Weed Science Focus
- The primary focus of weed science is understanding and managing weeds.
- It involves research, development, and application of techniques to control weeds effectively without causing environmental harm.
Weed History
- Weeds have existed since the rise of settled agriculture.
- The history of weeds is intrinsically linked to the origins of agriculture.
Crop Plant Ancestors
- The ancestors of many dominant crop plants are proposed to have been weeds.
- This suggests that weeds have played a critical role in the evolution of agriculture.
Traditional Weed Control
- In many parts of the world, traditional weed control methods such as hand weeding have been practiced for centuries.
- These methods often rely on manual labor.
Weed Impact on Farming
- Weed competition is a significant factor limiting crop yields.
- The presence of weeds limits the size of a farmer's holding and the amount they can produce per unit area.
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