Weed Science Society of America Relationships between Insect Pests and Weeds: An Evolutionary Perspective Author(s): John L. Capinera Source: Weed Science, Vol. 53, No. 6 (Nov. - Dec., 2005), pp. 892-901 Published by: Weed Science Society of America and Allen Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4046991 . Accessed: 10/02/2014 12:46 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact
[email protected]. Weed Science Society of America and Allen Press are collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Weed Science. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 128.227.138.29 on Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:46:22 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions WeedScience, 53:892-901. 2005 Symposium Relationships between insect pests and weeds: an evolutionary perspective John L. Capinera Weeds are an important plant resource for insects, although feeding by insects on Corresponding author. Entomology and Nematology weeds can have both positive and negative effects on crop productivity. Weeds also Department, P.O. Box 110620, University of indirectly affect crops via their influence on beneficial insects, and by harboringplant Florida, Gainesville, FL 3261 1;
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