UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

Position Announcement The Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants at the University of Florida is seeking a Biological Science Technician to conduct research on Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) biology, ecology, and management in south and central Florida.

There has been more than the usual number of questions about what I am calling "bio-based" herbicides recently. Arguably, this is coming from news that some school districts and cities specifically calling out the use of glyphosate on the properties they manage.

From the Topics in Subtropics blog June 15, 2016 Researchers have now confirmed that six glyphosate-resistant weed species have been identified in California. Four have been known to exist for some time; they are horseweed (marestail, Conyza spp.

Treevix (saflufenacil) is now labeled for use in California on pomegranates thanks in part to the Western Region IR-4 Project and the UC Davis Weed Science Program.

Don't miss Clyde Elmore's photo exhibit Our Great Outdoors. If you attend Weed Day 2016 (July 7, 2016) you'll get a chance to see the exhibit. Our Great Outdoors July 8-Sept. 2, 2016 Buehler Alumni Center, UC Davis There will be a reception from 4-7 PM on July 8, 2016. Clyde Elmore clelmore37@gmail.