GKU-WEEDS-SYLLABUS-2023.pdf
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Weed Identification and Control
Instructor: Aaron Patton, Ph.D.
This nine-week course will provide a fundamental understanding of weed ecology, an overview of major cool- and warm-season weeds, and integrated pest management strategies for their control. The course will focus mainly on cool-season systems (75%) with additional warm-season examples and discussion (25%). Chemical management with a heavy emphasis on pesticide resistance and rotation will be covered. The latest university research findings will be emphasized.
Designed Duration: 30 Lectures, 9 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 3
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 45 Lessons
- 9 Quizzes
- 18h Duration
Welcome to Weed Identification and Control
2 Lessons
- About this course
- How to Use GreenKeeper University Software
Section 1: Introduction to Turf Weed Control
6 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 1: Introduction
- Lecture 2: Turf Weed Control is Unique and ID
- Lecture 3: Seven Principles
- Lecture 4: How to use Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals
- Supplemental Lecture: What We Now Know About Spray Tank Water Quality
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 1 Quiz
Section 2: Weed Ecology and Identification
6 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 5: Weed Ecology
- Lecture 6: Weed ID and Herbicide Primer
- Lecture 7: Weed Identification Tips and Practice (Weeds in the Greenhouse)
- Lecture 8: Weed Identification Tips and Practice (Weeds in the Field)
- Lecture 9: Creating Weed Control Programs
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 2 Quiz
Section 3: Turf Herbicide Mode of Action and Herbicide Resistance
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 10: Herbicide Mechanism of Action: Part I
- Lecture 11: Herbicide Mechanism of Action: Part II
- Lecture 12: Herbicide Resistance
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 3 Quiz
Section 4: Diagnosing and Preventing Herbicide Injury
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 13: Avoiding herbicide injury to your turf
- Lecture 14: Case Studies Part I
- Lecture 15: Case Studies Part II
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 4 Quiz
Section 5: Summer Annual Grassy Weeds
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 16: Crabgrass Identification and Biology (Part I)
- Lecture 17: Crabgrass Preemergence Herbicides (Part II)
- Lecture 18: Crabgrass Postemergence Herbicides (Part III)
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 5 Quiz
Section 6: Annual Bluegrass Biology and Control
5 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 19: Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) Identification and Biology
- Lecture 20: Annual Bluegrass Control in Cool-Season Turf with Herbicides and PGRs
- Lecture 21: Annual Bluegrass Control in Warm-Season Turf with Herbicides and Resistance
- Homework Assignment
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 6 Quiz
Section 7: Sedge Biology and Control
4 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 22: Lecture Nutsedge Biology and Control
- Lecture 23: Other Problematic Sedges
- Lecture 24: Site Uses and Label Notes
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 7 Quiz
Section 8: Perennial Grassy Weeds and Annual Broadleaves
5 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 25: Prostrate Spurge Summer Annual Broadleaf Weeds
- Lecture 26: Winter Annual Broadleaf Weeds
- Lecture 27: Warm Season Perennial Grassy Weed Control
- Lecture 28: Cool Season Perennial Grassy Weed Control
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 8 Quiz
Section 9: Perennial Broadleaf Weed Control
5 Lessons1 Quiz
- Lecture 29: Dandelions
- Lecture 30: White Clover
- Lecture 31: Canada Thistle
- Lecture 32: Example Agronomic Programs
- Readings and Other Resources
- Section 9 Quiz
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