From a press release
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - University of Guelph weed scientists have completed evaluations of a giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) population in Ontario and can now confirm the first case of a glyphosate-resistant weed in Canada.
"We have been able to demonstrate that plants from this population of giant ragweed meet all five requirements necessary to confirm resistance, including surviving increased rates of glyphosate and the ability to pass resistance along to the next generation," said Dr. François Tardif of the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph.
The population in question underwent both greenhouse and field testing by university researchers, working in conjunction with Monsanto Canada, in order to confirm resistance. While over 30 other species of weeds in Canada have developed resistance to herbicides, this is the first confirmation of a glyphosate-resistant weed in Canada. In other countries around the world, 17 weed species – including giant ragweed – have been confirmed as resistant to glyphosate. Ten of those species are in the United States. All of these glyphosate-resistant weed biotypes have been managed with other herbicides and cultural practices.
"Growers frequently use glyphosate as an important weed control tool so the appearance of a glyphosate-resistant population is an important reminder for growers to consider diversity in their weed management strategies and crop management practices," added Dr. Sikkema, a plant agriculture professor at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus. "Fortunately, we have already been able to identify some options for this producer that will provide effective control in corn and wheat."
This finding is the result of research that began late in 2008 when the population was first brought to the attention of the University of Guelph researchers and Monsanto. The glyphosate-resistant population is limited to giant ragweed from a single field site. Dr. Sikkema is working directly with the affected grower on alternative strategies to manage this giant ragweed population.
As part of an ongoing collaborative research effort between the University of Guelph and Monsanto, other giant ragweed populations in southwestern Ontario are also being tested for their susceptibility to glyphosate. Results from these tests will help determine the scope of the issue and any need to adjust weed management strategies and recommendations. Dr. Sikkema advises growers to include diversity in their cropping systems. This includes a diverse crop rotation with multiple herbicide modes of action over time. Growers are advised to use appropriate rates and other herbicides in their program where possible, including existing residual herbicides, to reduce the likelihood of glyphosate resistance developing in their fields.
"There are definitely crop management practices that can increase the risk of resistant weeds developing. That is why we strongly recommend farmers scout their fields, follow sound crop rotation practices and use additional modes of action that complement the Roundup Ready system to control problem weeds and reduce the likelihood of developing resistance," said Dr. Mark Lawton, Monsanto's technology development lead for Eastern Canada.
Monsanto's current best management practices include:
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - University of Guelph weed scientists have completed evaluations of a giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) population in Ontario and can now confirm the first case of a glyphosate-resistant weed in Canada.
"We have been able to demonstrate that plants from this population of giant ragweed meet all five requirements necessary to confirm resistance, including surviving increased rates of glyphosate and the ability to pass resistance along to the next generation," said Dr. François Tardif of the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph.
The population in question underwent both greenhouse and field testing by university researchers, working in conjunction with Monsanto Canada, in order to confirm resistance. While over 30 other species of weeds in Canada have developed resistance to herbicides, this is the first confirmation of a glyphosate-resistant weed in Canada. In other countries around the world, 17 weed species – including giant ragweed – have been confirmed as resistant to glyphosate. Ten of those species are in the United States. All of these glyphosate-resistant weed biotypes have been managed with other herbicides and cultural practices.
"Growers frequently use glyphosate as an important weed control tool so the appearance of a glyphosate-resistant population is an important reminder for growers to consider diversity in their weed management strategies and crop management practices," added Dr. Sikkema, a plant agriculture professor at the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus. "Fortunately, we have already been able to identify some options for this producer that will provide effective control in corn and wheat."
This finding is the result of research that began late in 2008 when the population was first brought to the attention of the University of Guelph researchers and Monsanto. The glyphosate-resistant population is limited to giant ragweed from a single field site. Dr. Sikkema is working directly with the affected grower on alternative strategies to manage this giant ragweed population.
As part of an ongoing collaborative research effort between the University of Guelph and Monsanto, other giant ragweed populations in southwestern Ontario are also being tested for their susceptibility to glyphosate. Results from these tests will help determine the scope of the issue and any need to adjust weed management strategies and recommendations. Dr. Sikkema advises growers to include diversity in their cropping systems. This includes a diverse crop rotation with multiple herbicide modes of action over time. Growers are advised to use appropriate rates and other herbicides in their program where possible, including existing residual herbicides, to reduce the likelihood of glyphosate resistance developing in their fields.
"There are definitely crop management practices that can increase the risk of resistant weeds developing. That is why we strongly recommend farmers scout their fields, follow sound crop rotation practices and use additional modes of action that complement the Roundup Ready system to control problem weeds and reduce the likelihood of developing resistance," said Dr. Mark Lawton, Monsanto's technology development lead for Eastern Canada.
Monsanto's current best management practices include:
- Start with a clean field by either utilizing a burn down herbicide or tillage to control weeds early.
- Use Roundup Ready technology as the foundation of a total weed management program.
- Add other herbicides or cultural practices where appropriate as part of the Roundup Ready cropping system.
- Use the right herbicide rate at the right time.
- Control weeds throughout the season and reduce the weed seed bank.
- Rotation to other Roundup Ready crops will add opportunities for introduction of other modes of action.
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