Innovative Techniques for Weed Control in Turfgrass
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Grassland and Pasture Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Turfgrass physiology and molecular biology; turfgrass management; weed management
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Dear colleagues,
With rapid advancements in technology, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and precision agriculture, it is a perfect time for Agronomy to launch a Special Issue focused on "Innovative Techniques for Weed Control in Turfgrass." These emerging tools (AI-powered image recognition, autonomous machinery, and data-driven decision-making, etc.) are transforming traditional weed management approaches, enabling more precise, efficient, and sustainable practices to address the complex challenges associated with turfgrass weed control in diverse environments, including sports fields, golf courses, home lawns, and urban landscapes. We would like to warmly invite you to submit original research articles, reviews, or technical notes on innovative methodologies and applications related to turfgrass weed control, including but not limited to the topics mentioned above. Your expertise and insights will be a valuable contribution to this Special Issue and to the broader scientific community, which will help advance knowledge in this advancing field and promote the adoption of innovative strategies in turfgrass management, and even in horticulture/agriculture.
Dr. Kehua Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- turfgrass
- special crop
- horticulture
- AI-based weed identification
- remote sensing and monitoring
- unmanned aerial vehicle
- smart weed control
- integrated weed management
- organic management
- sports turf
- golf courses
- herbicide
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