In wild mustard, the development of resistance to auxinic herbicides is associated with less vigorous growth
Date
2012-12-10
Authors
Mithila, J.
McLean, M.D.
Chen, S.
Hall, J.C.
Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship
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Abstract
In wild mustard, resistance to auxinic herbicides is associated with poorer plant growth and seed production, which may explain why the development of resistance has been slow despite decades of widespread use. Resistant wild mustard strains may be identified by their saw-toothed leaf edges.
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This summary is a project of the Institute for Community Engaged
Scholarship (ICES) at the University of Guelph, with project partners:
the Business Development Office (BDO), SPARK Program at the
University of Guelph, and Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York
University. This project is part of the Pan-Canadian Research
Impact Network. http://csahs.uoguelph.ca/pps/Clear_Research
Keywords
wild mustard, weed, pesticide, auxinic herbicides, wheat, barley, cereal crops, resistance