Herbicide Injury ID

Name: Herbicide Injury ID
Author: University of Missouri

University of Missouri

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App Summary

Herbicide Injury ID helps agricultural producers and field scouts diagnose crop injury by allowing users to search via visible symptoms, herbicide name, or site-of-action classifications. The app is based on a comprehensive University of Missouri guide that provides diagnostic charts and detailed photographic descriptions of symptoms associated with 15 different herbicide groups. The authors developed this mobile tool to assist with rapid, on-the-go diagnosis directly in the field.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism Developed by the University of Missouri, this tool facilitates the diagnosis of herbicide injury in crops. The system offers multiple diagnostic pathways: users can identify injury by keying out plant symptoms via a guided questionnaire, searching by herbicide trade name or active ingredient, or browsing by site-of-action group. The interface delivers detailed results, including photographic examples and descriptive text. A direct consultation feature allows for the submission of images and case details to University of Missouri Weed Science Extension experts.

Evidence & Research Context

The app's diagnostic content is derived from the "Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean," a comprehensive resource authored by University of Missouri weed science specialists.
The associated research provides diagnostic charts and detailed symptom descriptions for 15 distinct herbicide site-of-action groups relevant to the target cropping systems.
This resource was specifically developed to assist with the identification of economically significant weeds and herbicide injury in Midwest corn and soybean production.

Intended Use & Scope This tool is intended for agricultural producers, agronomists, and field scouts as a field-based reference for preliminary herbicide injury diagnosis. It facilitates rapid identification of common symptomology but is not a substitute for laboratory analysis. For definitive diagnosis or complex cases, direct consultation with a qualified weed science extension specialist is recommended.

Studies & Publications

1 publication

Peer-reviewed research associated with this app.

Non-Evaluative Reference

Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean

Bradley et al. (2017) · University of Missouri Extension

Referenced in academic literature; no direct evaluation of the app

This comprehensive guide, authored by Kevin Bradley and Mandy Bish of the University of Missouri, serves as an essential resource for identifying economically significant weeds and diagnosing herbicide injury in Midwest corn and soybean cropping systems. The publication is divided into two primary sections: the first provides photographic identification keys for 141 weed species, including broadleaf and grass weeds at both seedling and mature stages. The second section focuses on herbicide injury, offering diagnostic charts, site-of-action group classifications, and detailed descriptions of symptoms associated with 15 different herbicide groups. To further assist producers and field scouts with on-the-go diagnosis, the herbicide injury component of this guide is also available as a mobile application known as the Herbicide Injury ID app.

In the Media

New Herbicide Injury ID app introduced

University of Missouri extension developed Herbicide Injury ID to help farmers diagnose plant damage in the field, allowing users to send photos of injured plants to Missouri weed scientists for diagnosis and providing access to comparison photos of herbicide damage. Extension Weed Specialist Mandy Bish explains, "When someone is out in the field and sees injury, they can have access to information right on their phone." The app covers multiple crops beyond corn and soybeans, including ornamentals, cucurbits, tomatoes, and trees, with plans for continued expansion.

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