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Genetic sleuthing reveals new weakness in corn’s herbicide armor

A team led by ARS ecologist Marty Williams (pictured here) showed that spraying certain sweet corn varieties with tolpyralate herbicide can injure the crop rather than help it contend with weeds. (Photo by Peggy Greb, D1914-1).

February 16, 2024

BY USDA Agricultural Research Service

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