Problem plants and alien weeds of South Africa

This revised edition helps recognising, understanding and controling problem plants and alien weeds in South Africa's regions.
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Title: Problem plants and alien weeds of South Africa
Author: Clive Bromilow
Publisher: Briza Publications
4th edition. Pretoria, South Africa 2018
ISBN 9781920217839 / ISBN 978-1-920217-83-9
Hardcover, 17 x 24 cm, 464 pages, distribution maps, 700 colour photographs

Description:

First published in 1995 and revised in 2010 as Problem plants and alien weeds of South Africa, this book became an indispensable guide for anyone interested in knowing how to recognise, understand and control troublesome plants. The book covers more than 500 species of problem plants in detail, with descriptive and interesting text, highlighting the origin and environmental impact of each species as well as methods of control. There are over 700 colour photographs to assist with identification and to illustrate the problematic nature of the plants. Up-to-date distribution maps show the range of each plant, while a series of icons offers an easy overview of the pest status of a plant and how it is covered by government regulations, herbicide registration and biological control. Introductory chapters explain aspects of undesirable vegetation such as bush encroachment and veld degradation, as well as chemical and biological control techniques and the threat posed by ornamental garden plants. An innovative 'identification key' helps even the non-botanist to find and identify a particular species.

Content: Problem plants and alien weeds of South Africa

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
THE ELIMINATION KEY
ALIEN INVASIONS AND GLOBALISATION
CURRENT, NEW AND REVISED LEGISLATION
VOLUNTEER CROPS
BUSH ENCROACHMENT VS ALIEN INVADERS
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
CHEMICAL WEED CONTROL
HERBICIDE RESISTANCE
INDIGENOUS PLANTS
THE THREAT OF ORNAMENTAL AND CROP PLANTS
APPENDIX: LIST OF DECLARED WEEDS AND INVADER PLANTS
GRASSES AND SEDGES
TREES
SHRUBS
HERBS
SPREADING OR FLAT-GROWING HERBS
CREEPERS AND CLIMBERS
SUCCULENTS
WATER WEEDS
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
BIOCONTROL AGENTS