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The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is a nonprofit, learned society focused on weed science. It was founded in 1956.[1] The organization promotes research, education, and extension outreach, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, and fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on both managed and natural ecosystems.[2] President for 2018-19 is Scott Senseman from the University of Tennessee.[3]

WSSA has started the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds initiative to collect herbicide resistances.[4] The WSSA classifies all herbicides by the mode of action.[5]

In 2017, WSSA began a partnership with Cambridge University Press to continue publication of the three WSSA journals: Weed Science (formerly Weeds) ISSN 0043-1745, Weed Technology ISSN 0890-037X, and Invasive Plant Science and Management ISSN 1939-747X.[6]

References

  1. ^ Society Information
  2. ^ Cambridge University Press
  3. ^ Society Information
  4. ^ Heap, Ian. "International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds".
  5. ^ Weed Science Society of America. "Summary of Herbicide Mechanism of Action According to the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA)" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Weed Science Society of America partners with Cambridge University Press". Nursery Management. 20 September 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2017.


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