Title: Determination of the occurrence and spread of the allergenic weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia in the territory of Vojvodina (Serbia).
Abstract:The ruderal weed common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) (Asteraceae) was introduced from North and Central America into Europe in the 1800s, together with clover seed (Priszter, 1960). With regard t...The ruderal weed common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) (Asteraceae) was introduced from North and Central America into Europe in the 1800s, together with clover seed (Priszter, 1960). With regard to damage resulting from its spread, since 1994 its control in Hungary has been obligatory, and regulated by an act of the Ministry of Agriculture within the framework of the Law on Agricultural Land (Levente et al., 2003). Because of its wide ecological tolerance, it readily becomes the dominant weed in many different situations. It fruits abundantly, producing c. 150,000 seeds/plant annually, and germination capacity in the soil is maintained for more than 40 years (Levente et al., 2003). Owing to the significant effect of common ragweed pollen as an allergen to human health and working capability, control of this weedy, ruderal species in Vojvodina is organized in the pre-flowering phase.Read More
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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