PLSC 533 - Weed Science

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall

Economic importance of weeds. Weed identification, weed interference and integrated pest management. Ecology of weed growth, dissemination and competition with crops. Herbicide selectivity, persistence and mode of action. Government regulation of herbicides. Specific recommendations for crop and non-crop usage. A term paper and research project will be required of students receiving graduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): Two semesters biological science.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 333