- Author: Brad Hanson
The journal California Agriculture recently published a special issue on research and extension efforts related to the University's Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases strategic initiative.
The subtitle of the special issue is: How UC and it's collaborators detect, contain, and manage (pests and diseases). There are six articles under three headings: Excluding Pests and Pathogens, Managing Newly Established Pests, and Maintaining Long-Term Management. Table of contents available HERE.
A group of weed scientists reviewed the California status of herbicide-resistant weeds and described research approaches in an article, entitled "Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Challenge Some Signature Cropping Systems" (Direct Link to PDF HERE). We focused the discussion on orchard and rice production systems and also includes two interesting counter-point sidebars about the lack of herbicide resistance in natural areas and vegetable production systems.
I was also happy to see that a photo of weed science Professor Dr. Marie Jasieniuk and PhD candidate Libby Karns cross pollinating herbicide-resistant ryegrass was used for the cover of this issue as well.
Take care,
Brad
Thanks for the links. There are a few more ALS resistant weeds out there you could probably easily find to add to your list. Johnsongrass in the Delta (corn), barnyard grass in the Turlock area (corn) and shortpod mustard in central and Southern California (roadside).
Happy Hunting!
Stephen