Herbicide Resistance and Herbicide-Tolerant Crops: Challenges and Opportunities in Weed Management
Herbicide resistance in weeds and the increasing adoption of herbicide-tolerant crops
have become major concerns for sustainable agricultural production worldwide. Continuous
reliance on limited herbicide modes of action has accelerated the evolution of resistant
weed populations, resulting in reduced herbicide efficacy, increased production costs,
and threats to food security.
At the same time, herbicide-tolerant crop technologies provide opportunities for
improved weed control, flexibility in herbicide use, and adoption of conservation
agriculture practices. This satellite symposium will address the challenges posed by
herbicide resistance and explore opportunities offered by herbicide-tolerant crops
through integrated and sustainable weed management approaches.