THE BIOLOGY OF CANADIAN WEEDS. 24. AGROPYRON REPENS (L.) BEAUV.

Agropyron repens (L.) Beauv., quack grass, is an introduced perennial grass found in all provinces of Canada and the Northwest Territories. In most agricultural areas it is a serious weed of cultivated crops; alternately it can be used as pasture or hay. A summary of the biology of quack grass is pr...

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Published in:Canadian Journal of Plant Science
Main Authors: WERNER, PATRICIA A., RIOUX, R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1977
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjps77-130
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/cjps77-130
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Summary:Agropyron repens (L.) Beauv., quack grass, is an introduced perennial grass found in all provinces of Canada and the Northwest Territories. In most agricultural areas it is a serious weed of cultivated crops; alternately it can be used as pasture or hay. A summary of the biology of quack grass is presented as part of a series of the biology of Canadian weeds.