Noun
waterhemp (countable and uncountable, plural waterhemps)
Any of several plants of the genus Amaranthus
The aggressiveness of the prior year’s corn herbicide program had a strong impact on waterhemp infestation in the soybean crop. Source: Internet
During its initial years, glyphosate was not subject to resistance and allowed farmers to reduce the use of rotation. citation A family of weeds that includes waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis) is the largest concern. Source: Internet
Ikley has been a part of research that evaluated the growth rate and seed production capabilities of palmer amaranth and waterhemp weeds in Indiana. Source: Internet
The company anticipates launching its Palmer amaranth product in 2022, and a waterhemp product in 2023. Source: Internet
Much of the data focuses on waterhemp seed. Source: Internet
This type of resistance is caused by the waterhemp plant’s ability to rapidly metabolize (i.e., break down) the herbicide before it causes damage. Source: Internet