Publications by authors named "David J Susko"
Article Synopsis
- Senna obtusifolia (sicklepod) is a problematic weed in southeastern USA agriculture, and researchers studied how different nutrient levels affect its reproduction and the growth of its offspring.
- Experiments involved growing plants in nutrient-controlled environments for 120 days, followed by evaluating the growth of their offspring in hydroponics.
- Findings showed that plants with higher nutrients produced more seeds and heavier seeds, with seed germination favoring smaller seeds. Nutrient-rich maternal plants also yielded faster-growing offspring, indicating that fertilization practices in farming can significantly influence weed dynamics.
