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Biology and Management of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Ping Yu, Chris Marble, and

Release Date: 4/6/2022

Reviewed At: 2/12/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ep620-2022

Agriculture

Abstract

Johnsongrass is a warm-season perennial grass and one of the most persistent and troublesome weeds in the southern United States. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was developed to help commercial nursery growers, landscapers, and other green industry professionals identify and manage johnsongrass. Written by Ping Yu, Ernest Kraka, and Chris Marble.

About this Publication

This document is ENH1356, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date April 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Yu, P., Kraka, E., & Marble, C. (2022). Biology and Management of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes. EDIS, 2022(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep620-2022

Authors

Ping Yu
Ping Yu
postdoc
University of Florida

postdoctoral associate, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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Chris Marble
Chris Marble
Contact
Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, ornamental and landscape weed management, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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Ernest Kraka
Ernest Kraka

former postdoctoral associate, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL 

Publication #ENH1356

Peer Reviewed
Commercial

Megathyrsus maximus

Sorghum halepense

Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

All chemicals should be used in accordance with directions on the manufacturer's label.