Comparison of sampling methods

Numerous studies have demonstrated the patchy distribution of weeds within fields. The majority of these studies have used discrete sampling, recording weed densities at the intersections of regular grids. In this study, Avena spp. seedlings were recorded on square grids at four sites.

The ability to manage weed infestations in a spatially precise manner requires efficient and accurate methods of mapping weed distributions. A study was conducted to compare four different ground-based methods for collecting georeferenced information on infestations of Avena sterilis in winter wheat and barley.

The horizontal (very small scale distribution, small scale distribution, medium scale distribution, large scale distribution and macro distribution) and vertical distribution patterns of nematode species are discussed in this chapter.