Auburn University researcher part of international effort to tame tough weeds through genomics
By Paul Hollis
May 9, 2021
Auburn Professor Scott McElroy’s research focuses on weed genomics, identification of herbicide resistance mechanisms and the evaluation of herbicides for use in turfgrass management. (Auburn University)
An Auburn University professor and researcher is one of the founding members of an international group of scientists and industry professionals that has launched an ambitious project aimed at improving understanding of the most intractable species of weeds in the world.
The International Weed Genomics Consortium, or IWGC, comprising 17 academic partners across seven countries, assembles a global community of experts who will develop genomic tools that fundamentally advance humanity’s approach to weeds and crops.
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Almost three-quarters of Australians would back a COVID-19 vaccine passport, a new poll shows, as health officials weigh up a potential nationwide policy.
In the first survey of Australian attitudes to a jab mandate, 73 per cent of respondents agreed the government should make it compulsory for work, travel and study.
David Smith, the lead author of the University of Sydney and University of Western Australia study, noted that was more than the 66 per cent who reported they would get the shot voluntarily. It s a surprising finding, Associate Professor Smith said in a statement on Sunday.
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Premium Content Australians would support making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for travel and to attend work and study, a new survey has found. The joint study by the University of Sydney and University of Western Australia revealed that 70 per cent of those polled backed mandated vaccines. More than three in five respondents in the study said they would take a COVID-19 vaccine voluntarily. One in four were unsure about getting a shot in the yarn. Of that group, 70 per cent had safety concerns about the vaccines rapid development. Almost one in 10 said they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The blast came as residents braced on Thursday for a new 9pm curfew amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, and at a time of the year when the Sunni Muslim populace traditionally devote to prayer – as the holy night when the Quran was first revealed is believed to be among the last 10 nights of Ramadan.