Team Leader
Ryan Hamberg
Texas A&M University
Soil and Crop Sciences
rhamberg@tamu.edu
Project Type
Research
Who Can Join
Graduate Students, Masters Students, Undergraduate Students
Project Description
The main focus of this project is the implementation of non-chemical weed control tactics into Texas row crops. We will test two novel technologies: directed energy and electrical weed control. Directed energy uses high-energy wavelengths of light to damage plants and seeds. Electrical weed control involves subjecting plants to lethal voltages of electricity. Both projects are cutting-edge technologies within the field of weed science. Students will have the opportunity to grow and manage plants in the greenhouse, test this technology, assist in applying treatments, and help with data collection. My main goal with the Aggie Research Program is for YOU TO LEARN. I do not just want you to do long hours of labor and not gain any new skills or knowledge. I am very flexible on work hours and will make sure we take time to teach you new skills along the way. This project is very broad and will teach you a wide range of skills, including plant science, biology, ecology, and more! If you are interested in any of these disciplines and are considering graduate school, I will ensure you come away more prepared and skillful for the future!
Team Needs
No requirements
Motivated team members
Undergraduates interested in graduate school
Interest in plant science/biology
Combination of field and lab labor
Special Opportunities
Exposure to new technologies
Conference participation
Authorship in peer-reviewed publications (with adequate contribution)
Field and lab experiments and data collection
Graduate school opportunities