| There are currently 5 different types (known as 'biotypes') of herbicide resistant weeds in New York. The first herbicide resistant weed reported from New York is Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) with resistance to atrazine, cyanazine, and simazine, reported in 1977. Local weed scientists estimate that there are 1,950 sites and more than 77,000 acres infested with herbicide resistant weeds in New York and they infest corn, and soybean. The most widespread resistant weed of New York is Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), which infests an estimated 10001-100000 acres and is found primarily in corn, and soybean. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), with resistance to atrazine, cyanazine, and simazine is the most recently discovered (1993) new type of resistant weed in New York. |
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Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is the most widespread resistant weed of New York