Publications

Posted: November 2, 2015

WSSA Election FY 2016 – Candidate Biographies

The Weed Science Society of America is in the process of electing candidates for the vacant positions. The biographies of the candidates running for the various offices

Posted: October 29, 2015

WSSA Undergraduate Research Award

The WSSA Undergraduate Research Award is now entering its 24^rd year of operation and has proved to be an effective method of recruiting new students into the discipline of Weed Science.

Posted: October 29, 2015

New Studies Lift the Veil on Witchweed’s Spooky Powers

May hold the key to more effective control of one of the world’s most damaging parasitic plants

LAWRENCE,

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Posted: October 24, 2015

WSSA Infographics on Herbicide Resistance Management

The Weed Science Society of America has developed a set of infographics to educate the broader audience on the economic benefits of proactive resistance management. Return on investment for herbicide resistance best management practices have been developed for

Posted: September 29, 2015

Students Flex their Weed Science Muscles during National Collegiate Competition

LAWRENCE, Kansas – September 29, 2015 – Would you be able to identify 130 species of weeds and their seeds on sight?

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Posted: September 9, 2015

WSSA Photo Contest is Now Open

Deadline: January 29, 2016

Subcommittee Chair: Michael DeFelice ([email protected])

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Posted: August 12, 2015

WSSA Award Nominations FY2016 are Now Open

Our society has many members who deserve recognition for outstanding achievements, contributions and service in weed science, but recognition can only come after nomination.

Posted: June 29, 2015

Call for Papers – 2016 WSSA/SWSS Joint Annual Meeting, Puerto Rico

You are invited to submit titles and abstracts for papers and posters to be presented at the Joint Annual WSSA/SWSS Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 8-11, 2016, Monday to Thursday.

Posted: June 29, 2015

Upcoming Conference Takes Aim at Invasive Aquatic Plants

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced plans to participate in the upcoming 55^th annual meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) scheduled for July 12-15 in Myrtle Beach,

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Posted: June 8, 2015

Scientists Advocate a Community-Based Approach to Herbicide Resistance Management

Weeds resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides can become a costly problem – crowding out valuable crops, dramatically reducing yields and increasing weed control expenses.

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Posted: April 28, 2015

Weed Scientists Offer New Definition for “Superweed”

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) joined with six sister organizations to recommend a new definition for superweed – a catchall term used by many to describe weeds that are perceived to be more invasive and to grow more aggressively after developing resistance to herbicides.

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