Mechanisms of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds

Dear Colleagues,

Weeds are a kind of biotic threat to agricultural production, causing crop yield losses and health hazards, and impairing product quality. Herbicides are one of the most effective ways to control weeds; however, relying heavily on herbicides results in the development of resistance. To clarify the mechanism of weed resistance to herbicides, it is very important to develop a rapid resistance detection method in order to decide on a strategy for weed control. Many scientific studies have been carried out to understand herbicide resistance and have been shared with the public. However, more knowledge on herbicide resistance is still needed, especially using genomics, transcriptomics, and other omics techniques, as well as monitoring measures and control strategies of resistant weeds that depend on clear resistance mechanisms.

The aim and scope of this Special Issue, titled “Mechanisms of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds”, are to elucidate the biochemical and molecular resistance mechanisms of weeds to herbicides, especially using omics techniques and novel weed control strategies that have never been reported. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Target-site/non-target-site herbicide resistance;
• Molecular basis of evolution in herbicide resistance;
• Fitness traits of herbicide-resistant weeds;
• Omics techniques in weeds;
• Rapid methods for detection of herbicide resistance in weeds;
• Management of herbicide/stress resistance.

We welcome novel research articles and reviews addressing all related topics.

Dr. Hailan Cui
Dr. Jingchao Chen
Guest Editors

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• weeds
• herbicide resistance
• resistance mechanisms to herbicides
• omics technique
• weed management