lkhorn, WI - In 2006, researchers at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) tested methods for evaluating corn for its ability to compete with weeds, using corn that was bred under organic conditions with weeds at MFAI, and compared with commercially available organic corn, and corn bred under conventional conditions.
Researchers utilized sunflowers as a test weed, which appeared to be a practical method for assessing the various corn entries.
Results and practical applications:
- MFAI varieties and hybrids grown under weedy conditions were more competitive with weeds than hybrid corn grown under both commercial organic and conventional farming conditions.
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