Ludwigia decurrens research efforts with Jens Beets and Whitney Brim-Deforest

About this episode

Jens Beets and Whitney Brim-Deforest discuss research efforts to mitigate the invasive weed Ludwigia decurrens.

Let us hear from you! Jens Beets (USDA) and Whitney Brim-Deforest (UCCE) sit down to discuss the invasive weed Winged Water Primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) and research efforts to mitigate this weed. Feedback Form In this episode, Sarah Marsh Janish welcomes back colleagues Dr. Jens Beets (USDA) and Dr. Whitney Brim-Deforest (UCCE) to sit down to discuss the invasive weed Winged Water Primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) and research efforts to mitigate this weed. Upcoming Events Winter Grower Meeting...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Marsh Janish

Guests: Jens Beets, Whitney Brim-Deforest

Topics covered

• invasive species
• weed management
• agricultural research
• environmental science
• collaboration

Keywords

• Ludwigia decurrens
• invasive weed
• Winged Water Primrose
• USDA
• UCCE
• weed management
• agricultural research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USDA, UCCE

Books & works: Winged Water Primrose, Ludwigia decurrens

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