Auburn University researcher part of international effort to tame tough weeds through genomics
By Paul Hollis
May 9, 2021
Auburn Professor Scott McElroy’s research focuses on weed genomics, identification of herbicide resistance mechanisms and the evaluation of herbicides for use in turfgrass management. (Auburn University)
An Auburn University professor and researcher is one of the founding members of an international group of scientists and industry professionals that has launched an ambitious project aimed at improving understanding of the most intractable species of weeds in the world.
The International Weed Genomics Consortium, or IWGC, comprising 17 academic partners across seven countries, assembles a global community of experts who will develop genomic tools that fundamentally advance humanity’s approach to weeds and crops.