Implications of weakening of the United States Geological Survey Pesticide National Synthesis Project for Weed Scientists
Lynn M. Sosnoskie,
Stephen O. Duke
Abstract:Weeds are a significant threat to the production of agronomic, horticultural, and ornamental crops, as direct competition for resources can result in substantial yield shortfalls (WSSA 2023). A review of research data generated across the United States and Canada indicated that unmanaged weeds have the potential to reduce corn and soybean production by approximately 50%, even when other best management practices are applied (Soltani et al. 2016, 2017). The associated economic losses, which were estimated at 26… Show more
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