1.
Most
weeds have strong competitive ability
2.
Process
of weed establishment are very rapid
3.
Most
weeds have self compatibility
4.
Weeds
have a variable seed dormancy and longevity
5.
Weeds
have wide tolerance of physical factors
6.
Most
of the weeds have no special requirements for germination and establishment
7.
Weeds
have high output of seeds in favorable conditions
8.
Most
of the perennial weeds have good power of vegetative regeneration
9.
Most
of the weeds have elaborate adaptation for seed dispersal
10.
Seed
production spreads over a long period of growth of the weed.
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