WESTMINSTER, Colo. (PRWEB)
July 11, 2022

When the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) holds its July 18-22 annual meeting in Greenville, S.C., members of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) will be on hand to present new research and best practices in weed control.

Dozens of presentations are scheduled during the event – including a special session on harmful algal blooms and how they can be best monitored and managed. Other presentations will focus on research into the biology and ecology of plants and algae in aquatic and wetland settings – from control methods for weedy invaders to restoration projects involving native species.

Examples of WSSA member participation include:

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  Stephen Enloe of the University of Florida will discuss various methods for removing arrowhead vine from forest wetlands.
• Erika Haug of North Carolina State University will present research on spray retention by commonly managed invasive emergent aquatic macrophytes.
• Mark Heilman of SePRO Corporation will discuss evaluations of ProcellaCOR for control of weeds and invasive aquatic plants.
• James Leary of the University of Florida will share observations on shifts in submersed aquatic vegetational communities with selective hydrilla management.
• John Madsen of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service will discuss herbicide trials involving management of Brazilian egeria in the San Joaquin River Delta.
• Christopher Mudge of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will share how spray trajectory angle, pattern type and application equipment influence herbicide spray loss.
• Candice Prince of the University of Florida will share techniques for using long-term datasets to understand the impact of aquatic plant management. She will also explore the state of aquatic plant management education.
• Lee Van Wychen, executive director of science policy for WSSA and its affiliated societies, will share the results of a WSSA survey of the most common and most troublesome aquatic weeds. He will also present a Washington update on regulatory policies and budget allocations.

Other activities planned during the event include exhibits, poster sessions, an annual awards banquet, student activities and a luncheon for women in aquatic weed management. Further information on the meeting and registration details are available online.

About the Aquatic Plant Management Society

The Aquatic Plant Management Society is an international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators and concerned individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. The objectives of the Society are to assist in promoting the management of nuisance aquatic plants, to provide for the scientific advancement of members of the society, to encourage scientific research, to promote university scholarship, and to extend and develop public interest in the aquatic plant science discipline. For more information, visit http://www.apms.org.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

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