Canadian Weed Science Society 2017 Annual Meeting

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada    Nov. 20, 2017-Nov. 23, 2017

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,Canada

Nov. 20, 2017-Nov. 23, 2017

Venue:

Radisson Saskatoon

Address:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Organizer:

Canadian Weed Science Society

Tel:

(204) 753-2915

Email:

assistant@cwss-scm.ca

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CWSS will hold its annual meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at the Radisson Saskatoon. The plenary session entitled "Revolutionizing Weed Science with New Technologies" will focus on the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and digital imagery in weed research, crop consulting and industry.  Afterwards, interactive sessions are planned on new technologies and on managing resistant weeds in agriculture. 
 
A wide range of additional learning opportunities are on the agenda, including regulatory reports, discussions of weed management in various crops, and a session on the biology and ecology of invasive and noxious weeds.  

View full schedule at http://weedscience.ca/schedule/

 
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