Includes bibliographical references (p. 385-438) and index.
"The Third Edition of the authoritative reference gives readers an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so they can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution." "This is the definitive, hands-on reference for land managers and professionals in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. It is also a textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields."--BOOK JACKET.
Weeds and invasive plants -- Principles of weed and invasive plant ecology -- Invasibility of agricultural and natural ecosystems -- Evolution of weeds and invasive plants -- Weed demography and population dynamics -- Plant-plant associations -- Weed and invasive plant management approaches, methods and tools -- Herbicides -- Systems approaches for weed and invasive plant management.