Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $28,000.00
Projected End Date: 04/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Region: Western
State: Colorado
Principal Investigator:
Kristi Gladem
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Dan Bean
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Torri Gladem
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Description:
First introduced to North America in the 1600s, Cirsium arvense is a colony forming perennial thistle species that may be called Canada thistle, California thistle, or Creeping thistle. It is often considered one of the worst weeds in temperate regions globally. In this video we will discuss this pesky invasive weed, control methods, and the current best biological control agent for use against creeping thistle, Puccinia suaveolens, a rust fungus. Topics will include regulation of pathogens in biological control, identification, collection, sorting, release and what to expect.
Type:
Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "Video Overview of Established Biological Controls in Colorado; Identification, Collection, Release and Monitoring Methods"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.