weed science course
This course equips you with essential weed science knowledge for corn-soybean systems. Learn to spot invasive weeds, map and track field infestations, create multi-season integrated management plans, and apply intelligent chemical, mechanical, and cultural controls to protect crop yields and manage resistance effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to identify invasive weeds, grasp their biology, and plan scouting in temperate corn-soybean fields. Master mapping, monitoring techniques, integrated weed management across 2-3 seasons, and effective herbicide, mechanical, cultural strategies, along with prevention, sanitation, and resistance management to safeguard yields and minimise long-term weed pressure.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose invasive weed threats by assessing yield impacts, toxicity risks, and spread potential.
- Identify major temperate weeds including seedlings, mature plants, and optimal scouting periods.
- Map and monitor weed populations using GPS surveys to track density, coverage, and seed banks.
- Develop 2-3 season integrated weed management plans integrating herbicides, tillage, and cultural methods.
- Evaluate control measures for effectiveness, resistance indicators, and action thresholds.
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