PLSCS 3150 - Weed Biology and Management

(OPHLS-AG)

Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: introductory course in biology or botany.

A. DiTommaso.

Examines principles of weed science. Emphasizes (1) weed biology and ecology, (2) weed-management strategies used in agricultural and natural ecosystems, and (3) chemistry of herbicides in relation to effects on plant growth and the environment. Hands-on laboratory sessions cover weed identification and ecology, crop-weed interactions, herbicide application, selectivity, and symptomology.