Weeds – Journal of the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society
| Volume |
Issue |
Publication year |
Page No |
Type of article |
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7 |
1 |
2025 |
51-67 |
Original Research |
Taxonomy of Echinochloa (L.) P. Beauv (barnyard grass) in the Asian-Pacific Region: An Update
Peter W. Michael
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Keywords:
Echinochloa, barnyard grass, Asian-Pacific grasses, E. mentiens, E. trullata
Abstract:
This paper provides a revised key to the identification of taxa of Echinochloa in the Asian-Pacific region, the result of many years’ study of this important weedy genus, with an emphasis on the importance of association with the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society. Descriptions of two new Indian species are included