Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
First Biological Herbicide
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, November 11, 2023
1. First Biological Herbicide Marker
Inscription.
First Biological Herbicide. . University of Arkansas plant pathologists George Templeton, Roy Smith (USDA), David TeBeest and graduate student Jim Daniels conducted research in the early 1970s that led to Collego™, the first biological herbicide for weed control in a field crop. Other UA scientists and students worked on the project that resulted in EPA registration of Collego by Upjohn in 1982 for control of northern jointvetch in rice and soybeans. The work provided a model used worldwide to develop biological herbicides. Leadership in this area helped the U of A obtain grants from the USDA and others for construction of the Rosen Center for Alternative Pest Control.
University of Arkansas plant pathologists George Templeton, Roy Smith (USDA), David TeBeest and graduate student Jim Daniels conducted research in the early 1970s that led to Collego™, the first biological herbicide for weed control in a field crop. Other UA scientists and students worked on the project that resulted in EPA registration of Collego by Upjohn in 1982 for control of northern jointvetch in rice and soybeans. The work provided a model used worldwide to develop biological herbicides. Leadership in this area helped the U of A obtain grants from the USDA and others for construction of the Rosen Center for Alternative Pest Control.
Erected 1999 by Arkansas Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1982.
Location. 36° 4.213′ N, 94° 10.407′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Maple Street and Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Maple Street. Marker is in front of the Rosen Center for Alternative Pest Control. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 979 W Maple St, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chi Omega Fraternity (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
2. First Biological Herbicide Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
3. First Biological Herbicide Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
