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Weeds in maize crop

Weeds in maize crop

Uncontrolled weeds compete with the sown crop for nutrients and moisture, and may completely suppress the crop if uncontrolled. This maize crop is being overrun by dock and other weeds.

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Photograph by Trevor James

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Ian Popay. 'Weeds of agriculture', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/weeds-of-agriculture/2/4