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\u201cThe Virtuous Weed\u201d \u2013 A new book from a Weed Scientist – By Nimal R. Chandrasena Ph.D.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cA weed is no more than a flower in disguise, which is seen through at once if love gives a man eyes\u201d <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 James Lowell<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"nimalDr. Nimal Chandrasena, a former Associate Professor of Botany, at the University of Colombo has just published his first book.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal <\/strong>WEEDS <\/em><\/strong>– the official journal of the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (<\/strong>http:\/\/apwss.org.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span>).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Weeds, as a group of plants, are unloved by some people. However, this dislike is not universal. Weeds are colonizing, pioneering plants, with special botanical and ecological attributes. They are a critical component of Mother Earth\u2019s rich biodiversity. They are also Nature\u2019s Gifts <\/em>from which humans can learn many lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nimal Chandrasena\u2019s book provides compelling evidence of the virtuous<\/span><\/p>\n

side of weeds and their utilization potential for people\u2019s livelihoods and sustainable future societies<\/strong>. The book is not just a \u201cgarden of weeds\u201d, it is an \u201corchard\u201d, a \u201cstorehouse\u201d of information that would enlighten readers on the history of weeds and how to relate to them more effectively with understanding and empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weeds are what botanists and ecologists would categorize as colonizing, pioneering <\/em>plants. They have special botanical and ecological attributes related to life cycles, growth habits, reproduction and dispersal that allow establishment in disturbed areas and then easily spread into new habitats.<\/span><\/p>\n

From agricultural beginnings, now dating back to well over 12,000 years of man\u2019s history, weeds have been our constant companions<\/em><\/strong>. They have followed us wherever humans went as shadows of men<\/em><\/strong>. Weeds also spotlight the mistakes man has made in managing our environmental assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

As highly successful plants, weeds earned mankind\u2019s wrath, almost as if humans are not able to psychologically cope with other highly successful and \u2018pest-like\u2019 species, such as the house fly, European rabbit, European fox, Indian mynah, and a host of others. Stories about weeds that are mostly written and read in popular media, including the internet, are mostly concocted to invoke fear and loathing, instead of a proper understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Powerful and emotive phrases like \u201cWar-With-Weeds<\/em><\/strong>\u201d are commonplace in weed discourses. In joining unwinnable \u2018wars\u2019 against weeds, the public is largely misinformed about weeds with only one side of the story. Some weed scientists and ecologists are also, unfortunately, in this camp.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaming weeds for human follies of mismanaging our fragile earth is common. Weeds are also called \u2018the<\/em> second greatest threat to biodiversity<\/em>\u2019 on the earth, a contentious viewpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the author, research and teaching, as well as on-ground weed management over several decades taught him not to deride plant species by calling them \u2018The<\/em> World\u2019s Worst Weeds<\/em>\u2019 as some are commonly referred to. Some of these species are, arguably, the \u2018best-of-the-best\u2019 with ecological attributes that can heal the planet and help humans and other animals survive looming uncertain times.<\/span><\/p>\n

The book will surely open a critical dialogue on weeds, across borders that separate divergent views. Can weeds be appreciated for their critical ecological roles? Can they be managed in situations where they may become problematic?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A paradigm shift to tolerate the extraordinarily resourceful weedy taxa (<\/strong>\u2018living<\/em><\/strong> with<\/em><\/strong> weeds\u2019<\/em><\/strong>) appears prudent as plants and animals, as well as human societies, face uncertain times in a changing global climate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Human psychology is involved in our responses to weeds. In promoting the \u2018virtuous\u2019 side of weedy taxa, Nimal Chandrasena argues for a better understanding of weeds as part of Nature <\/em>and ending unsustainable approaches, such as a \u2018war-with-weeds\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

TESTIMONIALS<\/span><\/p>\n

Nimal Chandrasena recognizes the wisdom of the last lines of the neglected words of Gerard M. Hopkins\u2019 1918 poem – Inversnaid<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What would the world be, once bereft, <\/em>Of wet and wildness?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

O<\/em> let<\/em> them<\/em> be<\/em> left;<\/em> wildness<\/em> and<\/em> wet;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Hopkins and Nimal Chandrasena recognize the error of the mindset of many agricultural people, including many weed scientists \u2013 that weeds have no redeeming qualities and must be controlled at all costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nimal says \u2013 Wait a minute<\/em>. Consider whether your weed control views and over-reliance on herbicides may have harmed your science’s reputation. Does your scientific view conflict with the societal view of weedy plants? Has it harmed your science’s reputation and its public image? Read Chandrasena’s book. It may convince you there are other ways to manage vegetation. It may not change your mind, but it will make you think. Robert L. Zimdahl, Professor Emeritus, Colorado State University, USA<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAn excellent effort by Dr. Nimal <\/em>Chandrasena to bring out the virtuous <\/em>aspects of the \u201cfascinating World of<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Weeds\u201d<\/em> that<\/em> may<\/em> be<\/em> explored<\/em> by<\/em> humanity for<\/em> benefits. Utilization<\/em> of Weeds<\/em> is a<\/em> must <\/em>that should sit alongside the efforts to manage them where required. An <\/em>important contribution to the Weed Science <\/em>discipline.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Adusumilli Narayana Rao, General Secretary, Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n

Nimal Chandrasena argues that a <\/em>possible cause of the prevailing ‘weed <\/em>illiteracy’ is the shallowness of the discourses on weeds in different <\/em>countries. With more than 40 years of <\/em>experience in weeds and their <\/em>management,<\/em> he<\/em> has<\/em> made<\/em> a<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

compelling<\/em> case<\/em> for \u2018living<\/em> with weeds\u2019 <\/em>for societal benefits. In the book, he <\/em>sets out to allay the public\u2019s fears: Weeds are not always bad news.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Indeed,<\/em> not<\/em> all<\/em> the<\/em> time.<\/em> A<\/em> delightful <\/em>read, which is an important <\/em>contribution to Weedy discourses\u201d.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

N. T. Yaduraju, Former Director, ICAR – Directorate of Weed Research, Jabalpur<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n

The Virtuous Weed is a welcome <\/em>addition to the literature on <\/em>Colonizing<\/em> species.<\/em> In<\/em> a<\/em> field<\/em> crowded <\/em>with predictably repetitive, “me, too!” <\/em>declarations of fear and loathing, <\/em>Nimal Chandrasena thinks for <\/em>himself, and his thoughts are worth <\/em>attending to.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Matthew K Chew, Arizona<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

State<\/em><\/strong> University,<\/em><\/strong> USA<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Author<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

In Australia, the book is priced at RRP Aus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

$ 32.95<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In Sri Lanka, the RRP suggested is Rs. 8450.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It can be offered at a 30% discount of Rs. 5915.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Author\u2019s<\/strong> Note:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you purchase the book, be assured that the proceeds of this book, written out of love and admiration for weedy species, will only be used for charitable purposes in which the author and others are involved (i.e. Arunodaya Foundation<\/em>,<\/span><\/p>\n

which is helping Sri Lanka\u2019s disadvantaged).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Author will provide more information on the charity work on request: nimal.chandrasena@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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