David C. Sands
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View article: New Approaches to Herbicide and Bioherbicide Discovery
New Approaches to Herbicide and Bioherbicide Discovery Open
During the past 30 yr an impasse has developed in the discovery and commercialization of synthetic herbicides with new molecular targets and novel chemistries. Similarly, there has been little success with bioherbicides, both microbial and…
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The cover image is based on the Perspective The Toothpick Project: commercialization of a virulence‐selected fungal bioherbicide for Striga hermonthica (witchweed) biocontrol in Kenya by Claire S. Baker et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7…
View article: The Toothpick Project: commercialization of a virulence‐selected fungal bioherbicide for <i>Striga hermonthica</i> (witchweed) biocontrol in <scp>Kenya</scp>
The Toothpick Project: commercialization of a virulence‐selected fungal bioherbicide for <i>Striga hermonthica</i> (witchweed) biocontrol in <span>Kenya</span> Open
The high‐level view of global food systems identifies three all‐encompassing barriers to the adoption of food systems solutions: knowledge, policy, and finance. These barriers, and the siloed characteristics of each of these, have hindered…
View article: Rapid screening of sixty potato cultivars for starch profiles to address a consumer glycemic dilemma
Rapid screening of sixty potato cultivars for starch profiles to address a consumer glycemic dilemma Open
Potatoes are a dietary staple consumed by a significant portion of the world, providing valuable carbohydrates and vitamins. However, most commercially produced potatoes have a high content of highly branched amylopectin starch, which gene…
View article: A microbial bioherbicide for <i>Striga hermonthica</i> control: production, development, and effectiveness of a seed coating agent
A microbial bioherbicide for <i>Striga hermonthica</i> control: production, development, and effectiveness of a seed coating agent Open
Witchweed ( Striga hermonthica ), also called striga, is a parasitic weed that causes high yield losses in maize on more than 200 000 ha in Kenya alone. A new commercial, biological herbicide developed in Kenya is able to control striga ef…
View article: Investigation of amino acids as herbicides for control of Orobanche minor parasitism in red clover
Investigation of amino acids as herbicides for control of Orobanche minor parasitism in red clover Open
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View article: Investigation of Amino Acids As Herbicides for Control of Orobanche minor Parasitism in Red Clover
Investigation of Amino Acids As Herbicides for Control of Orobanche minor Parasitism in Red Clover Open
Certain amino acids induce inhibitory effects in plant growth due to feedback inhibition of metabolic pathways. The inhibition patterns depend on plant species and the plant developmental stage. Those amino acids with inhibitory action on …
View article: Mapping Rainfall Feedback to Reveal the Potential Sensitivity of Precipitation to Biological Aerosols
Mapping Rainfall Feedback to Reveal the Potential Sensitivity of Precipitation to Biological Aerosols Open
The aerosols that influence the initiation and amount of precipitation are cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), giant CCN, and ice nuclei. Aerosols are ever-present, their properties are variable, and their abundance is dynamic. Therefore, the…
View article: A framework to assess the contribution of bioaerosols to the outcome of meteorological contexts favorable for rainfall
A framework to assess the contribution of bioaerosols to the outcome of meteorological contexts favorable for rainfall Open
Rainfall feedback results from the sensitivity of atmospheric processes to environmental conditions that are generated by a preceding rainfall event. Feedback that is persistent over several weeks is most likely due to environmental phenom…
View article: Striga Biocontrol on a Toothpick: A Readily Deployable and Inexpensive Method for Smallholder Farmers
Striga Biocontrol on a Toothpick: A Readily Deployable and Inexpensive Method for Smallholder Farmers Open
Striga hermonthica (witchweed) is a parasitic weed that attacks and significantly reduces the yields of maize, sorghum, millet, and sugarcane throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Low cost management methods such as hand weeding, short crop rotat…