Prof. Reid Smeda
Prof. Reid Smeda
Reid Smeda is a weed physiologist and has a research and teaching appointment in weed science.
His research focuses on:
- Development of alternative weed management systems for corn, soybeans, and vegetables.
- Identification of resistance mechanisms in herbicide-resistant weeds.
- Biology and control of invasive weeds in roadsides and other non-crop areas.
He teaches Principles of Weed Science and co-instructs a graduate course on Weed Science Research Principles and Techniques. He also serves as the Director for Undergraduate Programs in the Division of Plant Sciences.
Keywords: Alternative weed management systems; Herbicide-resistant weeds; Weed biology and control
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