<p dir="ltr">Waterhemp (<i>Amaranthus tuberculatus</i>)<i> </i>is one of the most problematic weeds in soybean production in the United States. The ability of waterhemp to quickly evolve resistance threatens the utility of many herbicides. The introduction of Xtend^®and Xtendflex^®soybeans allow for the in-season application of dicamba and glufosinate. With an increase in dicamba use in soybeans plus its continued use in corn, there have been many reports of dicamba failure on waterhemp.</p><p dir="ltr">Greenhouse dose response experiments were conducted to screen six populations of waterhemp for resistance to dicamba. Each population was compared to a known sensitive and known resistant population, with 50% growth reduction (GR₅₀) values of 39 g ae ha^-1and 226 g ae ha^-1, respectively. Low-level dicamba resistance was identified in all populations, as they had GR₅₀values that were different from the known sensitive and R:S ratios that varied from 1.7 to 4.4. Additionally, all six populations exhibited at least 50% survival at a 1/2X rate of dicamba where the sensitive only had 30% survival. Therefore, we can conclude that dicamba resistance in waterhemp is present in multiple counties in Indiana.</p><p dir="ltr">In addition to characterizing populations from Indiana, a growth monitoring study was conducted to determine how emergence timing impacted waterhemp growth. In 2021, plants that emerged in the earliest cohort were taller, had more branches, and accumulated more biomass in comparison to later emerging plants at six weeks after flagging. In 2022, drought conditions throughout the month of June impacted growth of earlier emerging plants, and waterhemp that emerged in the latest cohort were taller, had more branches, and accumulated more biomass than earlier emerging cohorts at six weeks after flagging. Seed yields per plant were low in both years, but all cohorts were able to produce seed. This research concludes that in years when soil sufficient moisture is available, earlier emerging waterhemp plants are competitive with crops and later emerging plants can still produce seed.</p><p dir="ltr">Additionally, field trials were conducted to determine herbicide programs in the Enlist^® and Xtendflex^® soybean systems that would best control a waterhemp population with multiple herbicide resistance. At 21 days after the second postemergence application, waterhemp control was highest in two pass systems. The addition of pyroxasulfone to the second postemergence application increased control of waterhemp in the Xtendflex^® system. Waterhemp densities were the lowest and soybean yield was the highest in two pass herbicide programs for both systems. The results indicate that waterhemp resistant to chemistries in HRAC Groups #2, #4, #5, #9, #14, and #27 was most effectively controlled by programs with two herbicides applications, either a preemergence followed by postemergence or two pass postemergence, and included 2,4-D and glufosinate in the postemergence application(s).</p><p dir="ltr">Finally, a waterhemp population from Francesville, IN was characterized for herbicide resistance via a series of field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments. Preliminary laboratory analysis confirmed resistance to herbicide actives in the HRAC Groups #2 and #14 via target site mutations and to Group #9 via gene amplification. Field research trials indicated inadequate waterhemp control with preemergence applications of pendimethalin and atrazine and postemergence applications of herbicide actives from Groups #2, #9, #14, and #27 as well as glufosinate and dicamba. Greenhouse dose response experiments revealed GR₅₀values for the Francesville population that were significantly higher for dicamba, mesotrione, and topramezone than the known sensitive. R:S ratios of 4.4, 3.3, and 1.8, were documented for dicamba, mesotrione, and topramezone, respectively. Data from all experiments demonstrated that the Francesville population is resistant to herbicide actives in Groups #2, #4, #5, #9, #14, and #27.</p>

Thesis (MScAgric)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Conyza bonariensis (flaxleaf fleabane) was reported for the first time, as a weed in California in 1893-1896. The first report of the occurrence of this weed in South Africa was made in May 1895 in Franschoek, South Africa. Paraquat resistance in C. bonariensis was first reported in the 1970s and early 1980s when resistance was observed from vineyards and citrus plantations in Egypt. More recently a report of herbicide resistance in South Africa was made in January 2003 when resistance occurred in C. bonariensis in the Breede Valley, South Africa. The resistance was to glyphosate, but recently reports of resistance to glyphosate and paraquat were received. C. bonariensis seeds were found to be positively photoblastic and germinated only under unfiltered white light and red light whilst no germination occurred under far-red light and in the dark. The optimum temperature range for C. bonariensis seed was found to be between 15 and 30°C, with no germination occurring at 0-5°C and at 35- 40°C. Optimum germination occurred at the soil surface. No germination occurred at depths of 2 cm and deeper. Although the optimum temperature range was found to be the same for the different biotypes tested. However, germination was highest in the susceptible biotype. Since farmers first reported paraquat and glyphosate resistance in C. bonariensis in the Breede Valley, South Africa, reports of resistance increase every year. Seed collected from populations suspected of being resistant to paraquat and glyphosate were obtained from the Breede Valley and screened for resistance. To determine the easiest, quickest, and most effective method to screen for paraquat and glyphosate resistance, two tests were evaluated viz. the petri dish assay method and the whoIeplant dose-response method. Both screening methods identified paraquat and glyphosate resistant biotypes. The petri dish assay method was found to be a more rapid method of screening for resistance in C. bonariensis. During this study it was found that both paraquat and glyphosate resistance does occur in the Breede Valley. The effect of growth stage on the level of herbicide resistance in C. bonariensis was tested. Herbicides other than paraquat and glyphosate were tested to determine if they could be used to control resistant C. bonariensis seedlings. The alternative herbicides tested included MCPA and Sorgomil Gold 600. The four herbicides were sprayed at different leaf stages. During the study it was found that growth stage does play an important role in the level of herbicide resistance. It was found that the control of different herbicides decreased with an increase in growth stage. The different herbicides showed varying levels of control depending on growth stage and resistant profile. Overall MCPA gave the best control at all leaf stages tested. What is gratifying was the finding that every biotype tested could be controlled by at least one of the treatments applied. This means that the producer using the most appropriate herbicide applied at the optimum application stage will be able to control most if not all the resistant populations of C. bonariensis that occur in the Western Cape. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Conyza bonariensis (Kleinskraalhans) is vir die eerste keer as 'n onkruid gerapporteer in Kalifornia in 1893-1896. Die eerste waarneming van hierdie onkruid in Suid-Afrika is gemaak in Mei 189S in Franschoek. Parakwat weerstandbiedendheid in C. bonariensis is die eerste maal in die 1970s en vroeë 1980s waargeneem, toe weerstandbiedendheid opgemerk is in wingerde en sitrus plantasies in Egipte. Meer onlangs is 'n geval van onkruiddoder weerstandbiedendheid in Suid-Afrika aangemeld in Januarie 2003, toe 'n biotipe van C. bonariensis in die Breede Vallei weerstand-biedendheid getoon het teen 'n onkruiddoder. Die weerstand was teen glifosaat, maar onlangse berigte van weerstandbiedendheid teen glifosaat sowel as parakwat is ontvang. Daar is gevind dat die saadjies van C. bonariensis positief fotoblasties is en slegs ontkiem onder ongefiltreerde wit- en rooi lig, terwyl geen ontkieming voorkom onder ver-rooi lig en in die donker nie. Die optimum temperatuurreeks vir C. bonariensis saad is tussen IS en 30°C, met geen ontkieming wat by O-SoCen by 3S-40°C voorkom nie. Optimum ontkieming kom voor op die grondoppervlak. Geen ontkieming kom by dieptes van 2 cm of dieper voor nie. Alhoewel die optimum temperatuurreeks dieselfde is vir die verskillende biotipes wat getoets is, is daar tog 'n verskil in die persentasie ontkieming tussen die biotipes met die beste ontieming by die sensitiewe biotipe. Sedert boere die eerste geval van parakwat en glifosaat weerstandbiedendheid in C. bonariensis in die Breede Vallei, Suid-Afrika gerapporteer het, word meer gevalle van weerstandbiedendheid jaarliks aangemeld. Saad van populasies wat vermoedelik parakwat en glifosaat weerstandbiedend is, is in die Breede Vallei versamel en getoets vir weerstandbiedendheid. Om die maklikste, vinnigste en mees effektiewe metode van weerstandbiedendheidstoetsing te vind, is twee verskillende metodes van toetsing, naamlik die petribakkietoets en die heel plant dosis respons metode gebruik. Beide metodes van toetsing het parakwat en glifosaat weerstandbiedende biotipes geïdentifiseer. Daar is gevind dat die petri bakkie metode 'n vinniger manier van toetsing vir weerstandbiedendheid is. Die studie het ook bewys dat parakwat en glifosaat weerstandbiedendheid wel in die Breede Vallei, Suid-Afrika voorkom. Die effek van groeistadium op die vlak van onkruiddoder weerstandbiedendheid in C. bonariensis is ook tydens die studie getoets. Ander onkruiddoders buiten parakwat en glifosaat is getoets om te bepaal of hulle gebruik kan word vir die effektiewe beheer van weerstandbiedende C. bonariensis saailinge. Die alternatiewe onkruiddoders wat getoets is, was MCPA en Sorgomil Gold 600. Die vier onkruiddoders is gespuit by verskillende blaarstadiums. Gedurende die studie is daar gevind dat groeistadium wel 'n belangrike rol speel in die vlak van onkruiddoder weerstandbiedendheid. Die persentasie beheer van verskillende onkruiddoders neem af met 'n toename in die groeistadium. Die verskillende onkruiddoders se beheer het gewissel afhangend van weerstandbiedendheid en groeistadium. MCPA het die beste beheer by alle blaarstadiums wat getoets is getoon. Daar is ook gevind dat een of die ander van die onkruiddoders wat getoets is, gebruik kan word vir die suksesvolle beheer van onkruiddoder weerstandbiedendheid in elke biotipe wat getoets is. Dit beteken dat 'n produsent wat die korrekte onkruiddoder op die korrekte groeistadium toedien, in staat sal wees om die meeste, indien nie alle weestandbiedende C. bonariensis populasies wat in die Wes Kaap voorkom, te beheer.

This thesis reports the cell culture establishment and a somatic cell selection system optimized for the isolation of chlorsulfuron-resistant variants in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.). The development of this cell selection system benefited the isolation of chlorsulfuron-resistant variants from an elite asparagus genotype. A cell culture system, suitable for somatic cell selection, was established for asparagus genotype CRD 168. Friable callus was initiated from etiolated shoots in darkness and used to produce a high density of single cells in suspension. Cell density was estimated based on a linear relationship with settled cell volume. A mean plating efficiency of 0.19 % was recorded between 1-4x10⁵ cells/Petri dish. In vitro cell selection techniques were developed to identify mutant asparagus cells with resistance to a sulfonylurea herbicide, chlorsulfuron. A few key aspects were important to achieve this: a cell culture system for cell selection was initially established; a toxic concentration for the complete growth inhibition of the wild type asparagus cells was defined; rare, resistant cell colonies were isolated and characterized; and chlorsulfuron-resistant plants were regenerated. From about 50 million cells, 165 cell colonies were isolated in the presence of 8 nM chlorsulfuron. Characterization of these selected cell colonies yielded 24 escapes, 98 unstable variants, and 43 stable-resistant variants. Callus cultures from 34 of these stable variants retained resistance following 11 months growth in the absence of the selection agent. Plants were regenerated from 36 of these stable herbicide-resistant variants. Six of these chlorsulfuron-resistant variants were screened for their degree of resistance to chlorsulfuron, cross resistance to other acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) inhibiting herbicides and AHAS enzyme activity. Cross resistance to imazamox was evident in four of the resistant variants, while lack of cross resistance to metsulfuron methyl was observed in all six resistant variants. A varying degree of resistance to chlorsulfuron was observed among the resistant variants. Both in the original and secondary callus, an uninhibited AHAS enzyme activity in all six resistant variants was recorded in the presence of high chlorsulfuron concentration (70-140 nM), compared to the total inhibition in the wild type. One chlorsulfuron-resistant variant, R-45, was used to compare the biochemical and physiological basis of resistance with the wild type. The AHAS enzyme activity in the tissue culture and greenhouse foliage of R-45 was significantly higher in the presence of up to 280 nM chlorsulfuron compared with the wild type. Chlorsulfuron retention was considerably higher due to the reduction of epicuticular wax deposits on the foliage of R-45, in comparison with the wild type. Consequently, the resistant line absorbed at least 1.6 fold more chlorsulfuron than the wild type plants. Therefore, foliar application of 15 g a.i./ha Glean (commercial formulation of chlorsulfuron) produced typical symptoms of chlorosis in R-45, similar to the wild type, in the greenhouse plants. Somatic cell selection was carried out using two elite asparagus genotypes, CRD 74 and Clone X. Of the 33 rare cell colonies isolated from Clone X, 22 unstable variants and 6 escapes were discarded. All five remaining resistant variants produced plants. One of the stable-resistant variants (Clone X-24) was evaluated for resistance to chlorsulfuron. Both in vitro shoot cultures and greenhouse-grown plants of Clone X-24 showed increased resistance to chlorsulfuron compared with the wild type. The AHAS enzyme activity in the foliar extracts also showed the presence of higher enzyme activity in Clone X-24.

Submitted by GILMAR JOSÉ PICOLI JUNIOR null (gilmarpicoli@yahoo.com.br) on 2016-03-01T21:07:14Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese versão definitiva.pdf: 3101518 bytes, checksum: 929d40efab9e6e768e639133eb923580 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Paula Grisoto (grisotoana@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2016-03-04T12:31:13Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 picolijunior_gj_dr_bot.pdf: 3101518 bytes, checksum: 929d40efab9e6e768e639133eb923580 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-04T12:31:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 picolijunior_gj_dr_bot.pdf: 3101518 bytes, checksum: 929d40efab9e6e768e639133eb923580 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-01-25 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / No Brasil, o azevém (Lolium multiflorum) foi identificado como resistente ao glyphosate se tornando um grande problema em determinadas lavouras. Dessa forma, entender o comportamento a nível bioquímico e fisiológico desta planta daninha são ferramentas que auxiliam num manejo eficiente. Com isso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar o perfil bioquímico e fisiológico de populações de azevém suscetíveis e resistentes ao herbicida glyphosate aplicação do mesmo. Foram realizados quatro estudos em casa-de-vegetação com delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizados com quatro repetições sendo semeadas três populações de azevém (Lolium multiflorum) consideradas como suscetível (S), com suspeita de resistência (R1) e resistente (R2) ao herbicida glyphosate. No primeiro estudo foi obtido o controle aos 21 dias após a aplicação (DAA) e quantificada a massa seca aos 28 DAA das três populações. Os tratamentos foram constituídos da aplicação do herbicida glyphosate composto pelas doses: 0, 135, 270, 540, 1080, 2160, 4320, 8640 g e.a. ha-1. O segundo estudo teve como objetivo determinar a atividade da enzima fenilalanina amônia liase (PAL) nas diferentes populações as 12, 24, 48 e 72 horas após a aplicação (HAA). Os tratamentos foram compostos de duas doses (720 g e.a. ha-1 e 1080 g e.a. ha-1) mais uma testemunha sem aplicação. No terceiro estudo foram realizadas avaliações da fotossíntese nas três populações ao 1, 3, 7 e 28 DAA. As variáveis analisadas foram: taxa de assimilação líquida de CO2, condutância estomática, concentração interna de CO2, transpiração, eficiência do uso da água e eficiência instantânea de carboxilação. Os tratamentos foram compostos de duas doses (720 g e.a. ha-1 e 1080 g e.a. ha-1) mais uma testemunha sem aplicação. O quarto estudo teve o objetivo de quantificar compostos alterados da rota do ácido chiquímico. Para isso, foram utilizados os mesmos tratamentos do primeiro estudo e realizadas coletas das folhas aos 5, 11 e 28 DAA. Os compostos analisados foram: glyphosate, AMPA (ácido aminometilfosfônico), ácido chiquímico, ácido quínico, shiquimato-3-fosfato, os aminoácidos aromáticos fenilalanina, tirosina e triptofano, ácido ferúlico, ácido coumárico e ácido cafeico. Na população considerada resistente, a atividade da enzima fenilalanina amônia liase manteve-se alta após a aplicação do glyphosate. Todas as variáveis fisiológicas foram afetadas após a aplicação do glyphosate nas três populações, porém, R2 foi capaz de se recuperar apresentando valores semelhantes à testemunha. Os níveis de ácido chiquímico e quínico apresentaram padrões semelhantes onde houve aumento para as populações suscetíveis com o aumento da dose do herbicida enquanto que para a resistente os valores se mantiveram semelhantes. Ocorreu aumento dos níveis de shiquimato-3-fosfato para a população R2 se mantendo constante para as suscetíveis. Houve redução dos aminoácidos aromáticos com a aplicação do glyphosate para as populações suscetíveis. / In Brazil, ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) was identified as resistant to glyphosate becoming a major problem in certain crops. Thus, understanding the behavior of the biochemical and physiological level of this weed are tools that help in efficient management. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the biochemical and physiological profile of ryegrass populations susceptible and resistant to glyphosate after spray it. Four studies were carried out in greenhouse with experimental design completely randomized with four replications being seeded three populations of ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) considered as susceptible (S), suspected of having resistance (R1) and resistant (R2) to the herbicide glyphosate. In the first study was measured the control at 21 days after application (DAA) and at 28 DAA, the dry mass the three populations. The treatments consisted of application of the glyphosate composed of doses: 0, 135, 270, 540, 1080, 2160, 4320, 8640 g a.i. ha-1. The second study aimed to determine the phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activity in different populations at 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours after application (HAA). The treatments consisted of two doses (720 g a.i. ha-1 and 1080 g a.i. ha-1) plus a control without application. In the third study were carried out photosynthesis assessments at three populations at 1, 3, 7 and 28 DAA. The variables analyzed were: CO2 net assimilation rate, stomatal conductance, CO2 internal concentration, transpiration, water use efficiency and instantaneous carboxylation efficiency. The treatments consisted of two doses (720 g a.i. ha-1 and 1080 g a.i. ha-1) plus a control without application. The fourth study aimed to quantify altered compounds of the shikimic acid pathway. For this, the same treatments of the first experiment were used and made collections of leaves at 5, 11, 28 DAA. The compounds analyzed were: glyphosate, AMPA (aminomethylphosphonic acid), shikimic acid, quinic acid, shikimate 3-phosphate, the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan, ferulic acid, coumaric acid and caffeic acid. The phenylalanine ammonia lyase enzyme was not influenced by glyphosate in resitant population. All physiological variables were affected after the application of glyphosate at the three populations, but R2 was able to recover with values similar to the control. The shikimic and quinic acid levels showed similar patterns where, there was an increase for susceptible populations with increasing doses of the herbicide while in resistant, the values remained similar. There was increase in levels of shikimate-3-phosphate to the R2 population, remaining constant for susceptible. There was a reduction of the aromatic amino acids with the application of glyphosate for the susceptible populations.

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