Herbicide Resistance Update: How Much Trouble Are We Asking For?
Weed populations in Indiana and adjacent states continue to evolve and survive our most critical herbicides, including waterhemp growing back from 2,4-D, dicamba, glufosinate, and HPPD-inhibiting herbicides. The group 15 herbicides have become a staple for use in both corn and soybean for soil residual control of waterhemp. Thus, our current weed management practices must be scrutinized to build more robust management strategies or we face broad-scale resistance to all important herbicide groups sooner than later.
Speaker
Bryan Young
Bryan Young is a Professor of Weed Science in the department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University. Bryan earned his bachelor’s degree in crop and soil science at Michigan State University and doctorate in crop science (specialization in weed science) from the University of Illinois. Bryan has held an academic appointment with teaching, research, and outreach activities for over 26 years. Bryan’s research and education at Purdue focuses on weed biology and ecology, herbicide application technology, and characterizing herbicide resistance in weeds.