Albert Adjesiwor, University of Idaho Extension Weed Specialist and Associate Professor, said a pigweed, known as Palmer ...

Until about a decade ago, Palmer amaranth was relatively unheard of in the Midwest. Since then, this pigweed has made a name for itself as one of the most competitive weeds in corn, soybean and ...

Until about a decade ago, Palmer amaranth was relatively unheard of in the Midwest. Since then, this pigweed has made a name for itself as one of the most competitive weeds in corn, soybean and ...

A study reveals complete chromosome-level genomes for Palmer and two other Amaranthus species, smooth and redroot pigweed. The advancement represents a major leap in scientists' understanding of ...

Weeds like Palmer amaranth make farming harder and less profitable ... smooth and redroot pigweed. The advancement represents a major leap in scientists' understanding of the weeds' biology ...

Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and partners have produced complete, chromosome-level genomes for Palmer amaranth, smooth and redroot pigweed. The reference genomes expose ...

Palmer amaranth and redroot and smooth pigweed. The advancement represents a major leap in scientists’ understanding of the weeds’ biology, including their ability to detoxify common herbicides.