Posts Tagged: current research
Biological Characteristics that Make Broomrape a Threat to California Crop Production Systems
Article also published in California Weed Science Society Journal (March 2021 issue) -Brad In a previous article we gave a general background of branched broomrape (Phelipanche ramosa), a parasitic weed which was the focus of a $1.5 million eradication effort four decades ago...
Survey: interest in novel weed control technology for orchards and vineyards
Sharing a survey seeking input on tree and vine cropping system weed control practices and interest in novel technologies as we develop research ideas and priorities with colleagues (and former UC weeders!) around the country. -Brad Survey link:...
California Weed Science Society Research Update
A quick post to share a link to the most recent version of the CWSS Research Update and News from the California Weed Science Society. Lots of good information about the upcoming conference, weed science student scholarships, and weed management reports compiled by CWSS Board Member and Editor,...
Preliminary pendimethalin chemigation experiment report
This article was originally prepared for the CWSS Research Update and News (December 2019 edition). You can see it and several other articles at the CWSS website. You can also get information on the annual California Weed Science Society Conference which will be held in Monterey during...
Research Update: Efficacy of mechanical and chemical preseason control of herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass
Reposted from the UCANR Sacramento Valley Field Crops blog Summary Note Mechanical cultivation is a useful tool in controlling herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass individuals in a rainfed wheat system but is only about half as effective as Axial in reducing overall pressure from...