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Mark J. VanGessel is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Weed Science and Crop Management at the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Department of Plant & Soil Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Weed Science from North Carolina State University and an M.S. in Weed Science from Michigan State University, with undergraduate studies in Political Science at Hope College.
- Ph.D. – Weed Science – North Carolina State University
- M.S. – Weed Science – Michigan State University
- B.A. – Political Science – Hope College, Holland, MI
His research focuses on weed biology and ecology, integrated pest management, cover crops for weed control, herbicide-resistant weeds, and herbicide evaluation. Publications highlight innovations in herbicide application timing for winter wheat, organic rotational no-till systems using cover crops, and quantifying soybean yield losses due to weeds.
Scientific contributions include:
- 2017: Metribuzin application timing effects on winter wheat
- 2017: Cover crop termination in organic no-till systems (Agronomy Journal)
- 2017: Soybean yield losses from weeds in North America
Professional affiliations include:
- Agronomy Society of America
- International Weed Science Society
- Weed Science Society of America
As an Extension Specialist, he develops weed control guides for agronomic and vegetable crops while addressing herbicide resistance challenges in the mid-Atlantic region.
