News tagged with ready crops

Which direction are herbicides heading?

2,4-D is coming back. What many might consider a "dinosaur" may be the best solution for growers fighting weed resistance today, said Dean Riechers, University of Illinois associate professor of weed physiology.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Farmers relying on roundup lose some of its benefit

(PhysOrg.com) -- Roundup Ready crops have made weed control much easier for farmers, but a new study shows their reliance on the technology may be weakening the herbicide's ability to control weeds.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0