Presentations
W11
Pest Management
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
11:00am to 11:50am
W4
Pest Management
Wed, Dec 14, 2022
4:00pm to 4:50pm
It's Not What You Spray, It's How You Spray It
Herbicide discovery hasn’t been overflowing with novel herbicide actives to throw at our most pressing herbicide-resistant weeds. In light of this, some have suggested that advancements in equipment technology and automation may be the next great opportunity to improve weed management. This presentation will review the technologies under development, such as See & Spray systems, UAV herbicide applications, and robotics, that could provide an incremental advantage to resolve some common problems with herbicide applications today.
Speaker
Bryan Young
Bryan Young is a Professor of Weed Science in the department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University. Bryan earned his bachelor’s degree in crop and soil science at Michigan State University and doctorate in crop science (specialization in weed science) from the University of Illinois. Bryan has held an academic appointment with teaching, research, and outreach activities for over 25 years. Bryan’s research and education at Purdue focuses on weed biology and ecology, herbicide application technology, and characterizing herbicide resistance in weeds.