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LOCOWEED RESEARCH ON RANGELANDS OF NEW MEXICO

Objective

The objectives of this research are to: 1) Evaluate and determine the adverse effects of locoweed on cattle production in New Mexico; 2) Evaluate and develop new tools for diagnostics; 3) Determine the role of a newly identified endophyte (Undifilum) in swainsonine production and locoweed growth and longevity; 4) Better understand the rangeland ecology where locoweeds dominate and evaluate methods of control (biological and chemical); and 5) Develop integrated management approaches to improve utilization of rangelands where locoweed grows.

Investigators
Panter K E
Institution
New Mexico State University
Start date
2009
End date
2014
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5428-32630-012-03S
Accession number
418049
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