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Weed Science Graduate Program
In the Weed Science graduate program, you will carry out basic and applied research on weed biology/ecology and weed management. Our faculty will provide hands-on training and mentorship as you investigate current problems in weed science. Possible research areas include:
  • Aquatic Botany
  • Weed Ecology
  • Herbicide Mode of Action
  • Herbicide Resistance
  • Physiological and Molecular Biology
  • Biological Control
  • Efficacy of Herbicides and Mixtures
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Specialized Application Technology
  • Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Weed Management Systems
  • Invasive Weed Ecology and Control
In addition to these research areas, our students work in:
  • Agronomic Crops
  • Horticultural Crops
  • Forests and Right of Ways
  • Lakes and Waterway
  • Physiological and Molecular Biology

 

"The faculty members in our department have been very supportive and responsive to my needs, both professionally and personally. With their encouragement and guidance, I have accomplished many goals that I would never have believed were possible. I definitely feel that the education and experiences that I am receiving from Purdue will allow me to enter the workforce prepared for life's challenges."
Visit our Weed Science Research Profiles for an overview of Weed Science research or for information about specific research projects that are of particular interest to you, please visit the following faculty links:
  • Thomas Bauman: Interaction between chemical and cultural methods of weed management systems
  • Kevin Gibson: Ecology, biology, and management of invasive plant species and herbicide resistant weeds
  • Steven Hallett: Biological control of weeds with emphasis on the discovery and development of bioherbicides
  • William Johnson: Biology and management of economically important weeds in agronomic crops; interactions between weeds, insects, and diseases
  • Carole Lembi: Aquatic weed science and phycology with emphasis on ecology, physiology, and management of aquatic algae
  • Bob Pruitt: Molecular and genetic regulation of growth and development of plants; fertilization and epidermal cell interactions

You are encouraged to contact any of the above researchers directly if interested in joining their lab.
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