The Effect of Microwave Radiation on Prickly Paddy Melon (Cucumis myriocarpus)

The growing list of herbicide-resistant biotypes and environmental concerns about chemical use has prompted interest in alternative methods of managing weeds. This study explored the effect of microwave energy on paddy melon (Cucumis myriocarpus) plants, fruits, and seeds. Microwave treatment killed...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Graham Brodie, Carmel Ryan, Carmel Lancaster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Agronomy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/287608