Oxford Plant Sciences

Testing for grass weed resistance

OPS are one of the few establishments capable of undertaking testing for biological resistance of weeds to chemical substances. OPS was engaged in the development of new resistance testing procedures.

Herbicide resistance tests are conducted to determine the sensitivity of weeds.

OPS is equipped to undertake testing for enhanced metabolism resistance and target site resistance using either a controlled environment chamber and natural growing conditions.

OPS services include:

• Rothamsted resistance tests for grass weed resistance to the main chemical groups
• Rapid Resistance Tests on sample plants
• Resistance testing of broad leaved weeds
• Baseline definition tests & monitoring of resistance

 

Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test