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AGS402 Weed and Pesticide Sciences (PG) (8)

Abstract

A study and analysis of the biology, ecology and management of weeds in a range of environments. This subject is informed by contemporary research and will deal with herbicide modes of action and its application as part of the integrated management of weed in broadacre and horticultural farming.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

PSC202

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible subject(s)
AGS301 PSC410 PSC441

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe and evaluate the problems caused by weeds
  • be able to identify and describe weeds at the seedling stage
  • be able to discuss and analyse the principles of weed ecology and population dynamics
  • be able to demonstrate how to apply and evaluate principles of integrated weed management in the management of crops particularly with respect to herbicide resistance.
  • be able to discuss and evaluate the weed control options for a range of land management systems
  • be able to discuss the role of herbicides in integrated weed management programs
  • be able to describe the modes of action and use patterns of herbicides
  • be able to explain and implement the principles and technology of herbicide application used in broadacre farming and horticulture

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Importance of weeds and their management
  • Weed ecology, population dynamics, invasion and succession
  • Characteristics of weeds and weed interference
  • Biology of weeds and their identification
  • Weed management strategies and tactics in broadacre crops and natural ecosystems
  • Characteristics, modes of action and use patterns of herbicides, and the development of herbicide resistance
  • Principles, technology and methods of herbicide application used in broadacre farming and horticulture

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school. The residential school provides a hands on approach to the theory taught in the subject and involves, lectures and tutorials.

Specialised Resources

Residential School is required for DE mode.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.