The Threshold Concept and its Application to Weed Science
The concept of thresholds has many applications in weed science, depending on the response being measured. The most common adjectives used to describe thresholds are damage, economic, period, …
Threshold Concepts: The Key to Effective Weed Control
Jun 12, 2025 · What are the benefits of using threshold concepts in weed management? The benefits of using threshold concepts in weed management include reduced herbicide use, improved crop yields, …
Some of these thresholds can be applied to weed science for managing weeds in crops. Determining ETs or action thresholds of weeds involves methods that can measure and predict the level of weed …
(PDF) Economic threshold concept for weed management in crops ...
Apr 7, 2021 · The economic threshold (ET) is one of the major decision-making frameworks for rationalizing herbicides use for better weed management while reducing environmental impacts.
Trait-based weed control decisions compared to economic thresholds …
Economic threshold recommended weed control in areas with high ecosystem services. Four decision concepts were tested for ex-ante chemical weed control decisions to be integrated into site-specific …
Integrating Biodiversity Benefits of Weeds into the Economic Threshold ...
May 24, 2025 · Assuming the data are available, it is feasible to integrate weed biodiversity benefits into the weed threshold concept using the model we have developed in this paper.
Economic Threshold Weed Control Farming: Smart Decision Guide
Nov 15, 2025 · Adopting economic threshold weed control farming practices typically reduces herbicide costs while maintaining profitability. University research demonstrates that threshold-based programs …