PUBLICATIONS

CWSS Newsletter
The newsletter primarily contains information about the annual conference and membership in the society. It is published 2-3 times per year. The most recent newsletter is the November 2008 edition.

CWSS Journal
The Journal has a focus on people, projects, information and issues of interest to California weed management professionals. It is published two times per year. The most recent edition is the January 2009 Journal.

Conference Proceedings
Reports presented at the California Weed Science Society Conference are published and printed as a hard copy proceedings each year. They are distributed throughout most of the United States and in a dozen foreign countries. The contents of the proceedings are considered as applied research progress reports and contain practical information. The 2009 proceedings are now online, you can view them Here.

Alternatively, you can look through past issues of the conference proceedings in the Archive. Both full collections and individual articles are avalible for download in .pdf format.

Principles of Weed Control, 3rd edition
This text from the CWSS published in 2002 is essential for persons working in any area of weed science in California. The 17 chapters offer a comprehensive guide to all areas of weed management including nonchemical and chemical control methods and specific integrated weed management programs for various crops and sites that characterize California agricultural systems. Written by weed scientists with expertise in the laboratory and in the field, the book is designed as an entry-level textbook for university students. It is the suggested study guide for the California DPR Pest Control Adviser license in the weed area. It is also supplemental reading material for the applicator licensees. The book is available through the UC ANR Publications (click here to purchase).

Aquatic and Riparian Weeds of the West
This is practical guide to the identification and biology of submerged, floating leaved, and emergent aquatic weeds in the Western United States. The book contains a full description of 89 species representing 36 plant families, and another 96 plants compared as similar species. There is at least one photograph each of 171 aquatic plant species. The book contains quick identification tables, several keys, and an illustrated glossary. It is available through the CalWeeds.com (click here to purchase).

Weeds of California
This new weed identification book has been in the making for over six years. It is the most comprehensive weed identification book yet produced in the United States. It contains over 3000 color photos of infestations and whole plants as well as close-up photos of flowers, seedlings and seeds. DiTomaso and Healy offer comprehensive descriptions and photographs of over 750 weed species in the book. Detailed information about seedlings, mature plants, flowers, fruits, roots, germination and propagation characteristics and descriptions of similar species simplify the quick and accurate identification of a weed.
CalWeeds.com (click here to purchase)

Ecology of Weeds and Invasive Plants: Relationship to Agriculture and Natural Resource Management

Just in time for fall quarter! The newly revised and updated classic reference, Ecology of Weeds and Invasive Plants: Relationship to Agriculture and Natural Resource Management, 3rd Edition, by S.R. Radosevich, J.S. Holt, and C.M. Ghersa, is now available for purchase from John Wiley for $74.95. To link directly to the publisher, click here.

The Third Edition of the authoritative reference gives readers an in-depth understanding of how weeds and invasive plants develop and interact in the environment so they can manage and control them more effectively. The guide includes an introduction to weeds and invasive plants in various environments and an overview of their ecology and evolution. With extensive examples, it:

• Focuses on the biological features of weeds and invasive plants, especially as they exist in agriculture, forests, rangelands, and natural ecosystems
• Includes coverage of exotic invasive plants
• Discusses a variety of methods and tools for managing weeds and invasive plants, including physical, cultural, biological, and chemical approaches
• Examines systems approaches for management, including modern Integrated Pest Management
• Addresses future challenges for scientists, farmers, and land managers

This is the definitive, hands-on reference for land managers and professionals in plant sciences, agronomy, weed science, and horticulture. It is also an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students studying agriculture, ecology, natural resources management, environmental management, or related fields.