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The majority of the most troublesome grass weeds have developed resistance to one, or more, of the most effective herbicides used for their control. The key weeds (Alopecurus, Avena, Setaria, Echinochloa, Phalaris or Lolium) have developed resistance to one or more herbicides from groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 14 and 15, severely limiting grower options for controlling these weeds. Find descriptions of these herbicide groups here.
There is an urgent need for a herbicide with a novel mode of action or site of action for control of grass weeds.
We are looking for innovative solutions for the management of resistant grass weeds such as Alopecurus, Avena, Setaria, Echinochloa, Phalaris, and Lolium. Our goal is to identify compounds with a potential novel mode of action or site of action that display unique characteristics distinct from existing herbicides. We are also interested in partnering with experts who have developed screening models capable of identifying these new modes or sites of action. Potential partnerships include licensing or joint development.
- Novel mode of action to control Alopecurus, Avena, Setaria, Echinochloa, Phalaris, Lolium not currently registered with the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC)
- Novel site of action for control of Alopecurus, Avena, Setaria, Echinochloa, Phalaris, Lolium
- Novel screening platforms and models that can identify potential new herbicide modes or sites of action
- Computational tools that can utilize genomics and metabolomics data to identify genes and pathways that could be targeted for herbicide development
- The eventual solution should be compatible with single application (herbicide should be effective after just one use per growing season)
- Active on one or more annual grass weeds including Avena fatua, Alopecurus myosuroides, Echinochloa, Phalaris minor, Setaria viridis, Lolium rigidum
- Preliminary data suggesting potential herbicide activity must exhibit distinct characteristics from current modes/sites of action
- Whole plant assays demonstrating preliminary activity of tested compounds
- Post-emergence application timing (solutions that can be applied after the target weeds have emerged from the soil)
- Selectivity in one or more of the following grass crops - corn, cereals, rice
- Systemic herbicides
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