Tuesday, January 6, 2015: 4:45 PM

Salon J (Marriott Rivercenter Hotel)

Muthukumar Bagavathiannan , Texas A&M University

Myrtille Lacoste , University of Western Australia

Stephen Powles , University of Western Australia

Larry Steckel , The University of Tennessee

Michael Popp , University of Arkansas

Jason K Norsworthy , University of Arkansas

A decision-support tool is being developed to guide integrated management of Palmer amaranth in cotton-based production systems. The model incorporates Palmer amaranth biology and economics of different management options, with a particular focus on soil seedbank management. This tool is being developed in Microsoft Excel® platform for ease of use by extension personnel. The model framework will be presented and suggestions for improvement will be sought from diverse stakeholders.

Palmer Amaranth Integrated Management Model (PAM): Demonstration of the Framework and Seeking Stakeholder Inputs