Methods to breed field corn that competes better with weeds on organic farms
Walter Goldstein, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
In 2006, researchers at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) tested methods for evaluating corn for its ability to compete with weeds, using corn that was bred under organic conditions with weeds at MFAI, and compared with commercially available organic corn, and corn bred under conventional conditions.
Researchers utilized sunflowers as a test weed, which appeared to be a practical method for assessing the various corn entries.
Region
North Central
Topic
Weed Management, Plant Breeding, Varieties, and Seeds
Category
Grain and Field Crops
Date Range
2001-2010
Funding Amount
$12,000
Funding Year
2006Location
East Troy, Wisconsin
Collaborators
Alan Wood, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Bill Barber, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
