 | |
| Abbreviation | WSSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1956 |
| Type | Nonprofit, learned society |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Promote research, education, and extension outreach in weed science; provide science-based information to the public and policymakers; foster awareness of weeds and their impact 4 |
| Location |
|
Region served | International |
| Methods | Research, education, extension outreach 5 |
| Fields | Weed science |
| Membership | Yes (individual, organizational, student, emeritus, honorary) |
Official language | English |
President | Scott Senseman (2018-2019) |
Publication | Weed Science (formerly Weeds) Weed Technology, Invasive Plant Science and Management |
| Funding | Membership dues, subscriptions, grants |
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is a nonprofit, learned society focused on weed science. It was founded in 1956. [1] The organization promotes research, education, and extension outreach, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, and fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on both managed and natural ecosystems. [2] President for 2018-19 is Scott Senseman from the University of Tennessee. [3]
WSSA has started the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds initiative to collect herbicide resistances. [4] The WSSA classifies all herbicides by the mode of action. [5]
In 2017, WSSA began a partnership with Cambridge University Press to continue publication of the three WSSA journals: Weed Science (formerly Weeds) ISSN 0043-1745, Weed Technology ISSN 0890-037X, and Invasive Plant Science and Management ISSN 1939-747X. [6]
