Mustard Research

"Many plants produce compounds called allelochemicals that directly or indirectly impact their biological environment. There is sufficient evidence to suggest that glucosinolates contained in Brassicaceae tissues (such as in Mustards) produce a variety of allelochemicals that are effective pesticides."

Dr. Matt Morra's Research Page!

Biological Control of Weeds

Biological Control methods are important for weed management because they can lessen or even eliminate the need for chemical control.

Read article- "Yellow Starthistle Management for Small Acreages" 

Read article- "UI Scientists Want to Take a Bite Out of Hawkweed" 

Application of Brassica Meal for Disease Control and Improved Nitrogen Fertility in Organic Farming Systems


Trap Crops in Sugarbeets

Read article- "Killing Them Sweetly"