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

Earlier this year, Lynn posted an explanation of herbicide modes of action and what that means for herbicide resistance management in orchards and vineyards. I thought to myself "Self, we should put this in a table so it would be easy to understand".

Abstract: Reduction in herbicide use in non-agricultural areas is being imposed by a growing number of governments, triggering the development of alternative strategies for weed prevention and control.

Saving Glyphosate Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is the most commonly used herbicide in California. Highly effective, safe for the user and the environment, and now inexpensive, glyphosate is a valuable weed management tool.

After making a bunch of extension presentations, and following our 2012 publication of Preemergent control of medusahead on California annual rangelands with aminopyralid (Rangeland Ecology & Management 65:418-425), Ive talked with quite a few ranchers who have successfully used Milestone preemergen...

Weed Science CE Specialist position available at UC Riverside: The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist (11-month tenure-track, 90% CE, 10% OR).