Research and development activities on non‐chemical weed control methods to date have
mainly focused on mechanical and thermal applications. Selectivity in mechanical weed …

The interest for organic crop production is in the increase due to a strong demand for
organic food from consumers and an attractive income potential for farmers. Weeds pose …

Abstract Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is an important crop worldwide for both protein
meal and vegetable oil. Soybean accounts for more than 50% of the global oilseed …

In dryland farming, plastic film mulching can significantly increase crop yields, but the
resulting residues impair soil health. Heretofore, only few studies had examined how heat …

The corn plant is one of nature's most amazing energy-storing devices. Weed management
is one of the important practices for successful corn production. Herbicide-resistant corn …

Thermal soil disinfestation techniques are effective reducers of weed seedbank and weed
emergence. Two experiments (Expt 1 and Expt 2) were conducted to test the effect of brief …

Sugar is an essential commodity and an integral part of the food chain as the cheapest
source of energy. It plays a vital role in the development of taste and texture. Sugar beet …

Propane flaming could be an alternative tool for PRE control or suppression of early-
emerging weeds in organic and conventional crops. The objective of this study was to test …

Non‐chemical weed control on pavements needs more frequently repeated treatments than
the application of glyphosate and often uses large amounts of fuel. To obtain effective hot …

There is an array of understandings of what integrated weed management (IWM) should
look like; thus, it has been defined in many different ways. Some defined it as “a combination …