Until about a decade ago, Palmer amaranth was relatively unheard of in the Midwest. Since then, this pigweed has made a name for itself as one of the most competitive weeds in corn, soybean and ...
Now, scientists have assembled genomes for waterhemp, smooth pigweed, and Palmer amaranth, paving the way for more effective control strategies in the future. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
Wonder where the next pigweed outbreak will come from? Listen for quacks and honks, and look up. Palmer amaranth typically hitches a ride north on used equipment, custom harvesters, hay ...
Pigweed is one of the most wide-spread weed species in Delaware and the region, infesting vegetable crops as well as grain crops. Pigweed is capable of quickly becoming the dominant species in a field ...