Dr. Nathan Boyd
Associate Center Director and Professor of Horticulture/Weed Science
Dr. Nathan Boyd's research and extension program focus on the development of integrated weed management plans for vegetable, strawberry, and ornamental crops.
He emphasizes the incorporation of biological knowledge with chemical, physical, and cultural management tools.
Dr. Boyd collaborates with researchers from a wide range of disciplines to develop pest-management options that are effective and economically viable. He works closely with industry and grower groups to address current and future weed management issues.
Check out Dr. Boyd's Weed Science Lab for more information on his current research efforts!
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Research
Research: Weed Management in Vegetables
Dr. Nathan Boyd conducts an applied research program in weed management in vegetables with an emphasis on tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits. The focus of the research is on integrated management systems that incorporate an understanding of weed biology with management tools, such as fumigants, herbicides, cultivation, and cover crops.
Research: Weed Management in Strawberry
Dr. Nathan Boyd conducts an applied research program in weed management in strawberries. He is particularly interested in the relationship between alternative management practices, such as double cropping and second use of plastic on weed management and population dynamics. The focus of the research is on integrated management systems that incorporate an understanding of weed biology with management tools, such as fumigants, herbicides, cultivation, and cover crops.
Research: Weed Management in Ornamentals
Dr. Nathan Boyd conducts an applied research program in weed management in ornamentals with an emphasis on caladiums and herbaceous annuals or perennials. The focus of the program is to evaulate chemical or physical weed management tools, which have the potential to be incorporated into current production systems.
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Extension
Extension: Weed Management in Vegetables
Dr. Boyd’s Extension program provides county agents, industry representatives, and growers with weed management recommendations. The focus of the program is effective and economic weed management in strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, cucurbits, and other vegetables.
Extension: Weed Management in Ornamentals
Dr. Boyd’s Extension program provides caladium growers, county agents, industry representatives, and nursery growers with weed management recommendations. The focus of the program is effective and economic weed management programs for caladiums and herbaceous ornamentals.
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Lab Team
Lab Phone Number: 813-419-6604 Staff Member Contact Information Emily Witt, OPS Field Tech emilywitt@ufl.edu Cecilia Lopez, OPS Field Tech cecilia.lopez@ufl.edu Ana Buzanini, PostDoc ana.buzanini@ufl.edu Mike Sweat, Ag Assistant III michaelsweat@ufl.edu
Contact
Rm. 109
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 CR 672
Wimauma, FL 33598
813-419-6613
nsboyd@ufl.edu
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Education
Education:
- Ph.D. Plant Science, University of Manitoba, 2003
- M.S. Plant Science, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, 1999
- B.S. Biology and Statistics, Dalhousie University, 1996
- Publications
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Professional Service and Awards
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