Nilda Roma Burgos

Nilda Roma Burgos is a Professor of Weed Physiology and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas, affiliated with the Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences department under Bumpers College. She holds roles as Director of the Experiment Station (DREX) and is part of the CSES unit. Her professional background includes over two decades of academic service, starting as an Assistant Professor (1998–2003), then Associate Professor (2003–2010), and currently a full Professor since 2010. She previously worked as a Field Biologist at Zeneca Ag Products and held research roles in the Philippines.

Education includes a Ph.D. (1997) and M.S. (1994) in Agronomy (Weed Science) from the University of Arkansas, and a Bachelor’s in Agriculture (Soil Science) from Visayas State College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on herbicide resistance mechanisms, weed physiology, and sustainable crop protection strategies, with an emphasis on molecular biology approaches.

Publications span over two decades, addressing topics like glyphosate resistance, herbicide efficacy in crops like soybean and blackberry, and weed-crop competition dynamics. Her work integrates field studies, molecular analysis, and technology-driven solutions for agricultural challenges. No formal awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to the field.

Labs and teams associated with her work include the Agricultural Statistics Laboratory and facilities within the CSES department at the University of Arkansas.