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Search results for 'weeds'

	noxious alien An alien that poses a risk to the well-being of humans. Synonyms :nuisance; weed; pest
	bioherbicide The use of plant pathogens which are expected to kill the target weed(s). Synonyms :
	biopestistat Inundatively applied, living organisms which reduce the competitive ability of the target weed to below a desired threshold. Synonyms :
	microbially derived phytotoxin Secondary metabolites used in weed management practices as analogues of chemical herbicides. Synonyms :MDP
	pest Any biotic agent capable of causing injury or damage or loss to plant, plant products and include {sic} weeds. Synonyms :
	weeds Plants (not necessarily alien) that grow in sites where they are not wanted and which have detectable economic or environmental impact or both. Synony...
	weeds Plants (not necessarily alien) that grow in sites where they are not wanted and have detectable negative economic or environmental effects. ... Synony...
	weeds Plants (not necessarily alien) that grow in sites where they are not wanted and which usually have detectable economic or environmental effects ... Sy...
	environmental weeds ien plant taxa that invade natural vegetation, usually adversely affecting native biodiversity and/or ecosystem functioning (Humphries et al., 1991; R...
	article Any material or tangible object that could harbor plant pests or noxious weeds. Synonyms :

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