First Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Weed Science Society 24-25 November

Abstract

An examination of the limited number of publications before the last two decades, wholly or partially devoted to weeds and weed control practices reveals that the efforts made were insignificant. Since the early 1980s, however, a considerable emphasis on the identification, ecology, impact on crops, herbicide evaluation, and tillage practices has been made. It is estimated that over fourty items of weed science - related publications are published or presented in annual meetings in the country. Most of the publications are the results of conferences, workshops and symposia. Recently, the number of graduate students working on weeds for their degrees is increasing. Their theses and dissertations are contributing to the build up of information capability in the science of weeds and their management. This study attempts to identify areas of focus or preferences of weed scientists for synthesizing their papers.