Identification of climbing weeds of banana (Musa sp.) in the Atlantic region of Costa Rica.

Authors

  • Ana María Rodríguez Universidad de Costa Rica, Programa de Posgrado en Ciencias Agrícolas y Recursos Naturales.
  • Renán Agüero Instituto de Investigaciones Agrícolas (IIA).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/am.v11i1.17395

Abstract

Population of climbing weeds in banana plantations of Costa Rica have increased over the years. Taxonomic identification of these species is needed as a basis for other studies. This study is an attempt in such direction, one that should be fine tuned in the future, since identification for many of the climbing species is rather difficult. Surveys were conducted at several farms of the Atlantic region of Costa Rica. Cucurbitaceae, Araceae and Fabaceae were the families with the greater number of species.

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How to Cite

Rodríguez, A. M., & Agüero, R. (2006). Identification of climbing weeds of banana (Musa sp.) in the Atlantic region of Costa Rica. Agronomía Mesoamericana, 11(1), 123–125. https://doi.org/10.15517/am.v11i1.17395

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