Abstract
Organically and conventionally grown peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.): As affected by weeds
Highlights
Due to the great limitations in the application of pesticides, weed control is one of the main challenges in organic agricultural production
Maintained peppermint crop was characterized by comparatively high weed floristic diversity
Five species that are invasive for Vojvodina region have been found in organic crop only; there is a need for monitoring and controlling the weeds occurring in this growing system
Summary
Due to the great limitations in the application of pesticides, weed control is one of the main challenges in organic agricultural production. This is especially true when it comes to medicinal, aromatic and spice plants, where weed problem includes their negative effect on plant growth and development, and a significant risk for contaminating the final product and seriously affecting its quality (Adamović et al, 1989; Carrubba and Militello, 2013; Matković et al, 2014). As with other medicinal plants, organically grown peppermint has gained an increasing interest and demand. The aim of this study was to asses weed flora diversity in organically and conventionally cultivated peppermint, as well as to compare the effects of the two systems on peppermint traits of agronomic importance
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