1st Edition

Herbicide Resistance in Plants Biology and Biochemistry

By Stephen B. Powles Copyright 1994

    The late 1980s saw an explosion in the amount and diversity of herbicide resistance, posing a threat to crop production in many countries. The rapid escalation in herbicide resistance worldwide and in the understanding of resistance at the population, biochemical, and molecular level is the focus of this timely book. Leading researchers from North America, Australia, and Western Europe present lucid reviews that consider the population dynamics and genetics, biochemistry, and agro-ecology of resistance. Resistance to various herbicides is discussed in detail, as well as the mechanisms responsible for cross resistance and multiple resistance. This reference is invaluable to those interested in evolution and the ability of species to overcome severe environmental stress.

    1. Selection for Herbicide Resistance B.D. Maxwell and A.M. Mortimer 2. Resistance to Photosytem II Inhibiting Herbicides J.W. Gronwald 3. Resistance to Photosystem I disrupting herbicides C. Preston 4. Resistance to Acetolactate Synthase Inhibiting Herbicides L.L. Saari, J.C. Cotterman, and D.C. Thill 5. Resistance to Acetyl Coenzyme A Carboxylase Inhibiting Herbicides M.D. Devine and R.H. Shimabukuro 6. Resistance to the Auxin Analog Herbicides D. Coupland 7. Resistance to Dinitroaniline Herbicides R.J. Smeda and K.C. Vaughn 8. Resistance to Glyphosate W.E. Dyer 9. Mechanisms Responsible for Cross Resistance and Multiple Resistance L.M. Hall, J.A.M. Holtum, and S.B. Powles 10. Genetics of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds and Crops H. Darmency 11. Growth and Productivity of Resistant Plants J.S. Holt and D.C. Thill 12. Management of Herbicide Resistant Populations J.M. Matthews

    Biography

    Stephen B. Powles