SOLVING WEED PROBLEMS THE ASIAN-PACIFIC WAY: PAST AND THE FUTURE

In this review article we provide a brief summary of history and achievements of Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society (APWSS) and contributions it has made to weed science. The vision and objective of promoting weed science, particularly in Asia and Pacific region, have been primarily achieved through well attended biennial conferences, topical symposia and workshops, training courses, affiliations/collaborations, newsletters, and establishment of an international journal. We also highlight some of weed problems of region, the ever changing research needs over time, the major scientific challenges for future, and suggest ways in which Society can further assist its members and weed science in years to come.