Tropical Pest Management · 1981 · 14 citations · 1 references
EngineeringLand UseEntomologySustainable AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsCrop ProtectionNatural Resource ManagementMalariaWeed ControlPest ManagementIntegrated Plant ProtectionPublic HealthCrop-weed InteractionWeed ScienceImportant WeedsDeforestation
Abstract The climate, soil types, vegetation, land use and crops of The Gambia are briefly introduced. The most important weeds are commented on and a checklist of 219 species is appended. Methods of weed control in current use and which are undergoing research and development are described. They include hand cultivations, animal-drawn equipment, herbicides and fallow management. Current training of farmers and agricultural staff is mentioned.
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