Genetic and morphological variation of Belgian Cyperus esculentus L. clonal populations and their significance for integrated management

Cyperus esculentus is an invasive troublesome neophyte in many arable crops across the globe. Analysis of the genetic and morphological profile of local C. esculentus clonal populations may be useful in explaining differential herbicide sensitivity found among distinct clonal populations and spatial distribution patterns. In this study, 35 Belgian C. esculentus clonal populations, evenly spread across the entire infestation area (30,689 km(2)) and covering a great diversity of farm and soil types, and hydrological and environmental conditions, were genetically characterized using amplified fra... Mehr ...