>, a research and funding organization established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The planned whole-genome approach to advance knowledge of specific weed species is a long time coming, according to project director Todd Gaines, associate professor of molecular weed science in CSU s Department of Agricultural Biology.
Large-scale weed control is usually accomplished by spraying herbicides, but weeds can adapt and evolve resistance to such treatments. Herbicides becoming less effective costs farmers billions of dollars, forcing increased use of unsustainable practices like soil tillage or even larger quantities of herbicides. In addition, there is a clear need to make herbicides more environmentally friendly and develop plants with fortified genetics that suffer less from emerging weed species.
by Anne Manning
published April 14, 2021
Every multi-acre farmer and backyard gardener knows weeds are a constant, formidable foe of successful plant production. Across the globe, weed management demands billions of dollars in annual herbicidal treatments, or soil-damaging tillage of fields so crops can grow.
An international group of scientists and industry professionals, led by weed scientists at Colorado State University, have launched an ambitious new project aimed at improved management of the most intractable species of weeds in the world.
The International Weed Genomics Consortium, 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. The $3 million consortium is supported by $1.5 million in industry sponsorships and matching funds from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), a research and funding organization establi
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 6:08 pm
CropLife Asia Conducts Virtual Conference Exploring
Drones AgTech Policies, Best Practices &
Benefits
SINGAPORE, Mar 11, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - A
first-of-its-kind virtual conference on drone use for
pesticide application in Asia concluded this week after
three days of dialogue and discussion among stakeholders
from across the food supply chain. The event focused on
perspectives ranging from those of regional governments,
manufacturers as well as commercial adopters, and experts in
the field forecasting future innovations. Our
industry takes seriously its commitment to ensure
responsible use of plant science technologies and
sustainable agricultural practices. Drones are a new tool
that can support and strengthen that effort - and have the
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