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Intro Flashcards

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Dicot Leaves (Broadleaf)

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2 cotyledons
Netlike viens
one or more leaves at node
branched growth habit
flowers in different shade and colors
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Identifying broadleaf weeds

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  1. Flowers
  2. Leaf structure
  3. Growth habit
  4. Unique characteristics
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Types of Leaf Arrangement (name 4)

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  1. Alternate
  2. Opposite
  3. Whorled
  4. Rosette
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Monocots (Grasses)

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Single cotyledon
Parallel veins
Only one leaf node
Long, narrow leaves
Inconspicuous flowers
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2 Types of Leaf Bud (Vernation)

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  1. Rolled in the bud

2. Folded in the bud

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3 Types of Ligules

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  1. Absent
  2. Membranous
  3. Hairy
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3 Types of seed heads

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  1. Panicle
  2. Branched spike
  3. Spike
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Vernation

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arrangement of leaves in the budleaf (newest emerging leaf) and the surrounding sheath. (ROLLED AND FOLDED)

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Ligule

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A protruding structure from the upper surface of the leaf where the blade and sheath are joined. Membranous, Absent, Fringe of hairs

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Auricle

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A pair of appendages protruding from the side of the grass leaf at the junction of the blade and sheath. Absent, Claw-like (clasping), Rudimentary

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Weed

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Plants that cause economic damage and thrive in highly/repeated disturbed environments made by humans.

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Three types of plant life cycles

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  1. Perennial 2+ growing seasons
  2. Annual (winter and summer) 6 months
  3. Biennial 2 growing seasons
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Stolons

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Above-ground creeping stem that can produce roots and shoots at each node.

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Rhizomes

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Underground creeping stems that can produce roots and shoots at each node.

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Sedges

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  1. Solid triangular stems “sedges have edges”
  2. Grass-like leaves in clusters of three
  3. Flowers are globe shaped or in cluster like sparklers.
  4. Warm season perennials and annuals
    “nut grass”
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16
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Types of artificial methods weeds are spread

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Equipment, tools, humans, grass seed, plantings and amendments

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17
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Reasons we get weeds

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Poor management, cosmetic standards, improper mulching, lack of sanitation, environmental condition.

18
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Weed prevention

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Prevent reproduction, prevent entrance to the site, sanitize, mulch

19
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Cultural Practices

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Start with weed-free bed, select appropriate plants for environment, help plants outcompete weeds

20
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Mechanical Techniques

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Mowing, Pruning, Hand weeding, Chemical control

21
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Principles of chemical control

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  • Identify weeds and desirable plants
  • Use appropriate chemical (time and rate)
  • Calibrate equipment
  • Practice resistance mgmt
  • ALWAYS read directions/label
22
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What is the difference between weed control and weed management?

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Control: single activity to remove weeds
Management: multiple activities to reduce and stabilize weed populations

23
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Goals of Weed MGMT plan?

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Aesthetics, Function, and Economics

24
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5 Steps to develop a weed management plan

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  1. Site assessment
  2. Define plantings (5 types)
  3. Species selection and compatible weed mgmt options
  4. Site preparation
  5. Installation and implementation
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5 Types of landscape plants

Most post-plant control options to fewest

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  1. Woody tree and shrub beds
  2. Woody ground cover beds
  3. Annual beds
  4. Perennial beds
  5. Mixed plantings
26
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Planting time determines…

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  1. The importance of pre-plant weed control

2. The post-plant weed mgmt options

27
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Woody Tree and Shrub Beds

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  • Densely shades plantings exclude weeds

* Most weed control options of all planting types

28
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Mixed Plantings Bed

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*More complex treatment due to diversity
*Site prep is critical
Few post-plant herbicide options

29
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Methods for site preparation

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  1. Cultivation
  2. Non-selective herbicides
  3. Solarization (rarely used)
  4. Fumigation (rarely used)
30
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Solarization

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clear plastic heats soils for 4-6 weeks

31
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Non-selective herbicides

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  • kills most roots and shoots
  • Most common site prep treatment
  • Spray, wait 5 days and then cultivate
  • Will control most perennial weeds
32
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Pre-emergent Herbicides

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  • works in several planting types
  • Must apply at correct time
  • Applied before seeds germinate
33
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Post-emergent Control

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  • Post herbicides
  • Grass control *Spot treat
  • Hand weed
34
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Pesticide

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Any substance used to control pest (Fungicide, herbicide, bactericide, miticide, insecticide)

35
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Active Ingredient (AI)

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Specific compounds in the product that cause plant death or reduce growth

36
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Mode of Action (MOA)

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The plant process affected by herbicide (impact photosynthesis, flowering, seeding, etc)

37
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Pre-emergent application dates

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Summer Annuals: March 1
Late Summer Annuals: May 1
Winter Annuals: Sept 1

38
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Post-emergent Herbicides

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  • Effective after plants have emerged (germinated)
  • Applied to foliage as spray
  • Most effective on young, actively growing plants
  • Plant stress reduces effectiveness
  • Not effective on mature, flowering plants
  • apply 2 days before or after mowing
  • apply when temp between 60-85 degrees
  • Need 6 hours to dry before rain or irrigation (unless “rainfast”)
39
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Post-Emergent application timing

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  • Best to apply when weeds are 2-6” tall
  • Cool Season Annuals: Sept-Dec
  • Warm Season Annuals: March - May
40
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What is the difference between Selective and Non-Selective?

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Selective: only kills certain plants

Non-Selective: Kills MOST plants

41
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What is the difference between Contact and Systemic?

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Contact: Acts rapidly, affects treated area only, multiple application

Systemic: can take several days-weeks, translocated through plant, most effective when plants actively growing.

*MOST herbicides are systemic

42
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Weed control for woody weeds?

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Deciduous: Aug-Sept
Evergreen: April -May
Hand weed when small for best control

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