Title:	Goosegrass management challenges in Brazil: the ongoing battle against herbicide resistance.
Authors:	BRAZ, G. B. P. BIFFE, D. F. CONSTANTIN, J. OLIVEIRA, R. S. de PROCOPIO, S. de O. REIS, G. dos BARION, J. H. R.
Affiliation:	GUILHERME BRAGA PEREIRA BRAZ, UNIVERSIDADE DE RIO VERDE; DENIS FERNANDO BIFFE, UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MARINGÁ; JAMIL CONSTANTIN, CONPEA PESQUISA AGROPECUÁRIA; RUBEM SILVÉRIO DE OLIVEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MARINGÁ; SERGIO DE OLIVEIRA PROCOPIO, CNPMA; GABRIEL DOS REIS, UNIVERSIDADE DE RIO VERDE; JOÃO HENRIQUE ROCHA BARION, UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE MARINGÁ.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Advances in Weed Science, v. 43, e02025000, 2025.
Description:	Abstract: Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn., commonly known as goosegrass, is one of the most troublesome weed species worldwide. In Brazil, the increasing number of herbicide-resistance cases, particularly to glyphosate, has made goosegrass the most agronomically significant weed species in the country. Given its rapid spread in recent cropping seasons, this review compiles current knowledge on goosegrass biology and herbicide resistance to support the development of more effective integrated weed management strategies. Successful control approaches must consider the species’ biological characteristics and the potential occurrence of herbicide-resistant populations in target areas. The adoption of preventive practices (e.g., cleaning machinery, purchasing seeds from certified companies), cultural practices (e.g., balanced fertilization, use of regionally cultivars, phytotechnical adjustments), and mechanical practices (e.g., mowing) can optimize the effectiveness of herbicides in controlling this weed. Chemical control of goosegrass should rely on pre-emergence herbicides, along with post-emergence products featuring different mechanisms of action, with sequential applications anticipated. Implementing integrated weed management systems offers the potential to mitigate the current losses and damage caused by goosegrass.
Thesagro:	Capim Pé de Galinha Controle Químico Resistência a Produtos Químicos Controle Integrado
Keywords:	Glyphosate resistance
ISSN:	2675-9462
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.51694/AdvWeedSci/2025;43:00033
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPMA)