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The Marm publishes a handbook on the role of herbs in agroecosystems
09/02/2010
February 8, 2010
The Ministry of environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has published a manual on the use and control of arvense Flora, which is part of the series 'Best practices in organic production'. The publication discusses the role of herbs in the agro-ecosystems and the benefits generated by weeds, which favour the control of pests and increase the competitiveness of the crop.
Also, the guide explains the seeding and tillage practices and control of the spread of the seeds of grasses; the realization of hoes during the critical period of competition and the use of the padding. Also it deals with mechanical and thermal control of weeds and control through the handling of cattle, as the presence of some animals can help control weeds on plantations of fruit trees.
Finally, the publication examines the biological control of weeds by insects, and microorganisms.
The manual, which includes numerous photographs and explanatory tables, can be purchased via the online store of publications of the Marm, contained in its website: www.marm.es
