Herbicide Resistance Diagnosis

Herbicide performance is affected by different factors, such as timing, the proper use of additives, use of correct rates, and application technique. In a number of cases weed control failure is related to herbicide resistance. At present the most problematic weed species associated with herbicide resistance to ACCase (acetyl-CoA carboxylase) and ALS (acetolactate synthase) inhibitors in intensive wheat growing areas of Europe is blackgrass (A. myosuroides). An increasing number of biotypes of A. spica-venti are evolving resistance to ALS inhibitors and biotypes of Lolium sp. are evolving resistance to ALS and ACCase inhibitors.

IDENTXX offers several products for the diagnosis of target-site resistance and metabolic resistance in different plant species. We gladly develop new specific tests for further weed species.

The service of IDENTXX supports decision making processes for herbicide development and agricultural consultancy, which results in a successful and sustainable use of herbicides in agriculture. Therefor we combine modern molecular genetic tools with expertise and experience in applied weed science.