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R E A D I N G W E E D S
a book, in process, exploring the indicator value of
weeds in agriculture
All material copyright 2001 Ron Whitehurst
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface On Going Back to the Land, in Style, with
Computers
How to Use This Book
1. Introduction to Agricultural Weeds as
Soil Indicators
2. Moisture and Water Indicators in Field Conditions
Dryland
Riparian
(Waterside)
Spots in
Fields and Microclimate
3. Compaction Effects and its Plant Indicators
Plow Soles
and Soil Handling
Paths,
Roads, and Tire Tracks
4. Nutrient Indicators
The
Biggies (Macronutrients) N, P, & K
The Minor
Players (Micronutrients)
Trace
Elements
5. Other Less Common Indicators in Agriculture
Salts and
pH
Ways of
Measuring
Salts
Involved
Types of
Areas Where Problems Occur
Minerals,
Ores and Heavy Metals
Geological
Ore Deposits
Pollutants
and Industrial Waste
Bugs,
Nematodes and Bacteria
Ways to
Sample
Effects on
Plant Growth Rates
Toxic
Materials
Allelopathic Relations Between Plants
Herbicide
Indicators
Air
Pollution Indicators
6. Ecology of Weeds
An Ecological View of Weeds
Weeds, Bugs and IPM, an Interview with Everett Dietrick
Managing
Weeds to Decrease Insect Pests
Insectary
Plants to Attract the "Good Guys"
Weeds That
Offer Sweets for Bees
Biocontrol of Weeds, Weeder Geese
7. Use Those Weeds!
Forage and
Silage
Soil
Improvement, Weeds to the Rescue!
Herbs and
Fiber Plants
8. Weed Vignettes
Short pieces on select California weeds that illustrate the
information that is available
9. Reference: Indicator Value of Common Weeds
Information on 500 of United State's more popular weeds.
Bibliography
text
database
This is a work in progress. I am interested in any contributions of
information on indicator value of weeds from your experience or from others. Contact Ron
Whitehurst at ron@rinconvitova.com or mail to;
Ron Whitehurst
PO Box 2506
Ventura, CA 93002
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