New way to detect Palmer amaranth in contaminated seedlots
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 - 11:22
in Biology & Nature
Some seed mixtures planted on Conservation Reserve Program acres have been contaminated with Palmer amaranth, an aggressive weed. Seed producers must choose between time-consuming or expensive options to certify that their products are free of Palmer amaranth. A new assay can quickly detect Palmer amaranth in mixed seed lots at a comparatively low cost.