Getsinger, K.D., 1998. Chemical Control Research in the Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers.

Reprinted from Journal of Aquatic Plant Management (1998) 36(1): 61-64

Chemical Control Research in the Corps of Engineers

Abstract
Research and development activities in the Corps of Engineers chemical control technology area concentrate on evaluating chemical products and developing application techniques that will improve the management of exotic and nuisance aquatic plants. Current research efforts are focusing on species-selective control of target plants, precision herbicide application techniques, and integration of control strategies with ecological principles. Studies are conducted in controlled-environment chambers, greenhouses, hydraulic flumes, outdoor mesocosms, experimental ponds, and in the field. Cooperators and partners include Federal, state and local agencies, Corps of Engineer Districts, academic institutions, and the private sector. Interactions also occur with Federal and state regulatory agencies. Proven benefits derived from this chemical control research effort include lower herbicide use rates, improved environmental compatibility, and reduced application costs.

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Contact: Kurt Gesinger, US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Keywords: Aquatic_plant_management, Chemical_control, Hydrilla
Product Type: Research, Control
User Type: Resource Management