Apr 18, 2022Weed science webinar series offered
The USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Weed Science Society of America are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Presentations are being given by ARS weed science research experts.
The webinars will occur every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and include an interactive Q&A session.
To attend the webinar(s), REGISTER in advance. The webinar series is open to the public, and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) membership is not required.
| Theme I: Tactics | |
| April 12 | Integrated Weed Management in Cropping Systems: Marty Williams, Ecologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit in Urbana, IL |
| April 19 | Non-Crop Systems: Advancements in Weed Biocontrol Tools: Melissa Smith, Research Ecologist at the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| April 26 | New Technology for Weed Identification and Control: Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist at the Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, MD |
| Theme II: Mechanisms | |
| May 3 | Role of Plant Physiology in Weed-Crop Competition: Dave Horvath, Research Plant Physiologist at the Sunflower and Plant Biology Research Unit in Fargo, ND |
| May 10 | Molecular Basis for Controlling Invasive Plants: Matt Tancos, Research Plant Pathologist at the Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit in Fort Detrick, MD |
| May 17 | Addressing Herbicide Resistance with Alternative Chemistries: Scott Baerson, Molecular Biologist at the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, MS |
| Theme III: Impacts | |
| May 24 | Spread and Distribution of Invasive Plants: John Madsen, Research Biologist at the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Unit in Albany, CA |
| May 31 | Climate Change Effects on Weeds and Management: Dana Blumenthal, Ecologist at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit in Fort Collins, CO |
| June 7 | Restoration for Managing Invasive Plants: Roger Sheley, Ecologist at the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, OR |
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