Palmer amaranth is the most troublesome weed in soybean production in North Carolina due to its ability to produce dense and competitive populations and its resistance to herbicides like glyphosate and ALS-inhibitors. Recently, research identified a glufosinate-resistant Palmer amaranth population. This project develops a rapid bioassay to identify glufosinate-resistant Palmer amaranth populations and a monitoring strategy for soybean-producing areas in North Carolina. This will help soybean growers avoid losing the effectiveness of one of their most important weed control tools, as eradication can be implemented before the resistance trait is dispersed in the weed population.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents