Grants and Contracts Details
Description
The funding from this grant will be used to support research demonstrations and
educational efforts to promote good stewardship with the introduction of new herbicide
tolerant soybeans in Kentucky and continued educational efforts on managing
herbicide-resistant weeds. Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus plameri), waterhemp
(Amaranthus rudis), and horseweed (Conyza canadensis), are examples of glyphosate
resistant weeds that will be targeted. In addition, populations of Amaranthus species
have been identified in Kentucky to be resistant to herbicides within the PPO inhibitor
mode of action group.
Field technicians will assist Extension weed scientists in conducting field research trials
to collect data pertaining to planting into green covercrops to mitigate early season
Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and horseweed emergence. A second trial will evaluate
the effectiveness of chafflining for harvest weed seed control of Palmer amaranth and
waterhemp. Finally a third research project will collect temperature inversion data in a
lowland versus upland location in western KY.
The collaborative effort of the project will see Kentucky data being culminated with other
researcher's data to help develop BMP (Best Management Practices) for control of
these troublesome weeds utilizing the newest soybean traits and mitigation off-target
movement of herbicides. Kentucky data will also be disseminated within the state to
target audiences of growers, Extension agents, crop consultants, private and
commercial pesticide applicators, and other agricultural industry representatives.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 1/1/21 → 12/31/21 |
Funding
- Purdue University: $19,000.00
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