will help Aicklen understand why Group 4 is one of the slowest herbicide chemistries to develop resistance and how they can apply what they learn to future weed control options. She notes the process is complicated because, while Group 4 has been around for so long, it's difficult to understand the science of how the herbicide works within the plant, identify the pathways the chemistries follow, and, ultimately, why resistance evolves. "Our results could directly apply to Ontario farms and may impact new weed control solutions," says Aicklen. "We're hopeful that the answers we find will help farmers if green pigweed develops resistance in their fields." INNOVATIVE WEED CONTROL RESEARCH LEVERAGES NANOTECHNOLOGY Malavika Nair, a University of Guelph PhD student, is bringing a "green" revolution to ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 21 AUGUST 2023 continued on page 22 We are studying a new way to attack weeds, using nanotechnology to be sneaky and fast before they can find a way to fight back. brandt.ca 1-866-427-2638 The all-new Brandt XT-Series grain cart utilizes simple innovations to eliminate common delays, so you can Lead the Field. OVERDELIVER. LEAD THE FIELD. Increased Productivity Industry-leading auger reach delivers ultimate visibility while steep tank angles ensure complete tank cleanout. Easier to Operate Keep your harvest moving with optional features including a joystick control kit, auto-lock auger fold and more. Engineered for Durability Robotically-welded frames, modular tanks, protected electrical systems and simple drive systems deliver unrivalled uptime. weed control, introducing nanotechnology to combat pigweed. "Weeds are clever; they take advantage of everything a crop needs to survive and continually develop mechanisms to adapt, like herbicide resistance," says Nair. "That's why we are studying a new way to attack weeds, using nanotechnology to be sneaky
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