Bowen Zhang
Research Scientist – weed science
My role in the department
Bowen joined DPIRD Northam’s weed science team as a Research Scientist in February 2022 to investigate the impact of soil amelioration on weed ecology and control. He is achieving this by researching the impact of multiple soil amelioration methods on a number of soil constraints. He is also analysing the efficacy of different pre-emergent herbicides after different amelioration practices and developing a better weed management strategy for WA farmers.
My background
Bowen has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and Economics in 2019 at UWA. He has continued to complete a Master of Agricultural Science, specialising in cropping and livestock farming systems. His dissertation focused on confirming field resistance to group H herbicides in wild radish. Bowen was employed as a Research Assiatant in AHRI from April 2021 to help set up 2021 AHRI resistance test.
Projects
- Impact of soil amelioration on weed ecology and control
Key Expertise
Weed research, herbicide resistance, integrated weed management, strategic tillage
Qualifications
- Bsc in Agricultural Science and Economics, The University of Western Australia, 2019
- Msc in Agricultural Science, The University of Western Australia, 2021
My articles
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Wednesday, 22 November 2023 - 11:41am