Africa
October 31, 2013
Weedsbook is the online African Weed Science Network (
www.afroweeds.org/network). It is abilingual (English/French) open-access, online exchange platform for professionals working on weeds in Africa
It currently has more than 240 members from all over Africa and Europe. Weed science is a scarcely practiced discipline in Africa, yet the regional economic impact of weeds is enormous. Weedsbook has been established to better inform weed scientists in the region and to enhance the outreach of their work.
Weedsbook contains discussion groups on topics such as weed identification, management, distribution and parasitic weeds. Members can discuss, ask questions or get assistance for instance with the identification of encountered weed species.
Weedsbook provides recent relevant scientific publications and guides to weed identification, management recommendations, and information on research grants and scholarships and it enables members to share relevant news such as outcomes from their work and to upload or download photos, videos or other media.
Each member can generate a personal profile with information on their work, contact details and relevant internet links. It enables members to inform other members on their expertise and interests which in turn helps to link up with relevant new partners.
Weedsbook is open-access and easy to use, and it enables you to:
Enhance your network of peers
Share, communicate and learn
Get assistance or provide assistance on weed related queries
Be alerted on new weed science products, or announce your own products
Be informed (or inform your peers) on new funding opportunities, conferences and other relevant events
Membership is open and free:
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Complete the form -> click on ‘Register’ -> confirm the Weedsbook e-mail sent to your e-mail address
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At first use: enter your user name and password and click on ‘Login’
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