Benchmark study on glyphosate-resistant cropping systems in the United States. Part 1: Introduction to 2006-2008

Glyphosate‐resistant (GR) crop technology has dramatically impacted agriculture. The adoption of GR systems in canola, maize, cotton, soybean and sugar beets has been widespread in the United States. However, weed scientists are concerned that growers' current herbicide programs and weed manage...

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Published in:Pest management science 2011-07, Vol.67 (7), p.741-746
Main Authors: Shaw, David R, Owen, Micheal DK, Dixon, Philip M, Weller, Stephen C, Young, Bryan G, Wilson, Robert G, Jordan, David L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture - methods
Benchmarking
Crops, Agricultural - drug effects
Crops, Agricultural - genetics
Crops, Agricultural - growth & development
Glycine - analogs & derivatives
Glycine - pharmacology
Glyphosate
glyphosate resistance
glyphosate-resistant crops
Herbicide Resistance
Herbicides - pharmacology
Plants, Genetically Modified - drug effects
Plants, Genetically Modified - genetics
Plants, Genetically Modified - growth & development
resistance management
survey
United States
Weed Control
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Summary:Glyphosate‐resistant (GR) crop technology has dramatically impacted agriculture. The adoption of GR systems in canola, maize, cotton, soybean and sugar beets has been widespread in the United States. However, weed scientists are concerned that growers' current herbicide programs and weed management tactics will affect their sustainability and effectiveness. Without proper management, the potential for weed populations to express a high degree of resistance to glyphosate will adversely impact the utility of glyphosate. In 2005, weed scientists from six universities initiated a long‐term research study to assess the sustainability of GR technology. This paper introduces five other articles in this series. Over 150 fields of at least 10 ha were selected to participate in a long‐term field‐scale study, and each field was split in half. On one‐half the grower continued using the current weed management program; on the other half the grower used academic‐recommended herbicide resistance best management practices. Field data were collected in 2006–2008 to determine the impact of the two weed management programs on weed populations, diversity, seedbank, crop yields and economic returns. This long‐term study will provide invaluable data for determining the sustainability and profitability of diversified weed management programs designed to lower the risk of evolving weed resistance to glyphosate. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry
ISSN:1526-498X
1526-4998
DOI:10.1002/ps.2160