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A Technical Manual for Parasitic Weed Research and Extension

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In general, field surveys are an important tool in plant protection, especially in Integrated Pest Management, to get a better understanding about the occurrence of pests (insects, diseases and weeds) and their magnitude in crop production.

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Kroschel, J. (2001). Relevance to agriculture. In: Kroschel, J. (eds) A Technical Manual for Parasitic Weed Research and Extension. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0005-5_3

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