At the root of almost every field bindweed outbreak is the part of the plant that attaches to the soil and absorbs nutrients, said Kansas State University weed scientist Jeremie Kouame, noting that the weed becomes dominant within fields by developing a vast root system.
Field bindweed’s underground strength promotes resilience above the surface
Field bindweed can reduce yields by 50 percent in cereal grains and as much as 80 percent in row crops.
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