Spider Plot Offers a Useful Visual Tool for Agricultural Management and Education

Killing a weed isn't as simple as spraying herbicide on it when you consider the unintended consequences in agricultural systems. While the herbicide may kill the weed as intended, it also may contaminate ground and surface waters or kill field edge vegetation that is beneficial in creating a barrier against invading plants. Considering multiple variables and effects of agricultural practices leads to better management decisions.

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