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

Weeds compete with crops for light, water, and nutrients, which can result in yield reductions. Weeds can also interfere with crop production by serving as alternate hosts for pests and pathogens, providing habitat for rodents, and impeding harvest operations, among other impacts.

The Healthy Schools Act was originally developed as a notification program to let students and adults who work or visit schools to know when pesticides were going to be applied.

Postharvest management of weeds in annual systems is important to prevent larger weed problems the following year. For tomatoes, perennial weeds like field bindweed and little mallow can be especially problematic.

The Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center (COAREC) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Director, Western Integrated Pest Management Center Academic Coordinator III AP #18-08 AP #10-03 Location Headquarters: UC ANR Building, Second Street, Davis, California SUBMISSION DATE: To assure full consideration, submit application materials by February 15, 2019.