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Mithila Jugulam

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

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Mithila Jugulam is currently working as an Associate Professor at Kansas State University and has research and teaching responsibilities in Weed Physiology. Her current research focuses towards: a) understanding mechanisms of weed resistance to herbicides, b) effect of abiotic stress on herbicide efficacy and c) identifying sources for herbicide-tolerant traits. She has published 32 peer reviewed research articles and 70 conference abstracts. She also serves as a peer reviewer of a number of journals in Weed Science, Agronomy and Plant Sciences.

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Q: The differencedefinition between Amine and LoV Ester

Answered By Mithila Jugulam - Aug 04, 2016

A: Amine and Ester: These are two different types of formulations of herbicides. The herbicides that are commonly used for weed control in lawns such as, 2,4-D, dicamba, triclopyr, or MCPA, are formulated in two ways; amines or esters.   Ester’s formulations have higher vapor pressures than amines. The higher the vapor pressure, the greater the volatility. Amine formulations are generally less volatile than esters. Amine formulations are typically used in landscape settings and scenarios when drift is a primary concern.   Knowing the difference between the two types of formu [...]

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Q: how can gm solve soil erosion?

Answered By Mithila Jugulam - Aug 02, 2017

A: The simple answer is if GM crops are herbicide-tolerant, then it encourages no-till agriculture and thereby reduces the soil erosion. Because in no-till agriculture the herbicides will be used to manage weeds and hence adoption to GM crops that are tolerant to herbicides will help selectively control weeds, whereas adoption to no-till agriculture will reduce soil erosion, conserve moisture and several other benefits.   [...]

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