UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

Marcelo Moretti, a UC Davis Horticulture and Agronomy Ph.D. student working with Weed Specialist Brad Hanson, was named as the 2012 University Graduate Medalist at Fresno State for his effort during his M.S. program at Fresno States Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

I recently blogged about an National Public Radio (NPR) broadcast regarding the development and spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds. Well, weeds are back in the news; below is the link for a recently published piece in the The Scientist (Revenge of the Weeds. May 20, 2012). http://the-scientist.

Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) is one of the most problematic invasive grasses on many California rangelands. It is difficult to control selectively in grasslands. Prescribed burning, grazing, and herbicides have been tested with some success but are not practical in all situations.

The yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) took over the tall fescue turf during the night. I am sure of it. One day it wasnt there and the next day it was.

A recent find in Oregon has weed scientists, botanists, land managers, and plant conservationists throughout the Pacific Northwest and California really excited over a tiny insect.