Dr
Catherine Borger
Research Scientist - Weed Science
My role in the department
Catherine leads a weed science team that aims to develop effective control programs to target current and emerging weed species, while focusing on the broader agronomic or economic requirements of farming enterprises. To allow effective management of weeds in our evolving farming systems, the team generates information on the biology and ecology of emerging species, impact of management decisions (like soil amelioration or fertiliser) on weed growth and the weed seed bank, and both chemical control and alternative physical control techniques.
My background
Catherine has over 20 years' experience in research, development and communication of weed control. Over this period, she has investigated weed ecology, control, herbicide resistance and integrated weed management modelling at DPIRD or The University of Western Australia.
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Catherine_Borger
Projects
- Demonstrating effective management of late summer/early autumn germinating marshmallow (Malva parviflora) in southern Western Australia. GRDC collaboration
- Demonstrating and validating the implementation of integrated weed management strategies to control barley grass in the low rainfall zone farming. GRDC collaboration – UOA1903-004SAX
- Impact of soil amelioration on weed ecology and control. Science Partnerships 2019
- What is the best fit for electric weed control in Australia? Royalties for Regions 2021
Key Expertise
Project management, research, development, communication, extension, weed research, plant biology and ecology, herbicide resistance, integrated weed management, event management
Qualifications
- PhD from the School of Plant Biology, The University of Western Australia
- BSc in Agriculture with Honours, The University of Western Australia
