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The Biology of Canadian Weeds. Revised format and instructions for preparation of updated accounts

The Biology of Canadian Weeds. Revised format and instructions for preparation of updated accounts

Authors :
Suzanne I. Warwick
Paul B. Cavers
Source :
Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 80:237-240
Publication Year :
2000
Publisher :
Canadian Science Publishing, 2000.

Abstract

Over the past 27 years the Canadian Journal of Plant Science has been publishing accounts on the biology of plants that are weedy in Canada. The series resulted from a recommendation by the Canada Weed Committee, now known as the Expert Committee on Weeds. The purpose was to bring together published and unpublished information on the biology of Canadian weeds, which could be utilized as a basis for effective economical and safe weed control methods and meet the needs of regulatory agencies in Canada. It was also intended that the series would result in research that would fill important gaps in our knowledge of the biology of these weeds. An article by Cavers and Mulligan entitled “A New Series – The Biology of Canadian Weeds” appeared in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science in July 1972 and it provided a detailed format for the series. Over 110 accounts have been published to date. With the passage of time, there has been a recognized need for an updated format for the series especially to allow for access to other information media that have become available. In addition, much new information has been published since the first accounts in this series appeared; hence there is a need for updated accounts on certain species. The term “weed,” as used in this series, refers to any vascular plant that perpetuates itself in habitats where it is not wanted. Contributions should contain accounts of a single weed species or a group of related species. Offers of contributions by individuals or groups should be made to Dr. P. B. Cavers, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, e-mail pcavers@julian.uwo.ca. These offers of contributions will be subject to approval by a committee set up by the Expert Committee on Weeds, Canada. Approved offers will be subject to re-approval after 3 years. Any inquiries about the format to be used or advice on preliminary drafts should be directed to Dr. Cavers. He will also supply blank maps of Canada and will suggest specialists or institutions that will provide various types of services. The Expert Committee on Weeds (ECW) has initiated a new web site and in the near future authors should find on-line references to common English and French names, links to provincial and federal legislation and current lists of species published and in preparation for this series. The finished manuscript should be submitted to: Canadian Journal of Plant Science, Agricultural Institute of Canada, 141 Laurier Ave. W., Suite 1112, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada KIP 5J3. All contributions must comply with the format of this journal. Accounts on a single species, including all maps, drawings, diagrams and photographs, should not exceed 15 printed journal pages. Of course, accounts on more than one species can be longer.

Details

ISSN :
19181833 and 00084220
Volume :
80
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........9ddaeb832a9a30dfaa13d73c55832370
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4141/bcwformat