| There are currently 2 different types (known as 'biotypes') of herbicide resistant weeds in Massachusetts. The first herbicide resistant weed reported from Massachusetts is Smooth Pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus) with resistance to atrazine, reported in 1983. Local weed scientists estimate that there are 60 sites and more than 1,100 acres infested with herbicide resistant weeds in Massachusetts and they infest corn. The most widespread resistant weed of Massachusetts is Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), which infests an estimated 501-1000 acres and is found primarily in corn. Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), with resistance to atrazine is the most recently discovered (1983) new type of resistant weed in Massachusetts. |
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Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is the most widespread resistant weed of Massachusetts