/oss/taxonomy/term/2410/all en /oss/article/health-nutrition-environment/respect-dandelions <p>Spring has sprung, and with it has come many dandelion plants poking their yellow flowers through blades of grass. Perhaps surprisingly, there’s much more to these plants beyond being pesky weeds.</p> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:47:04 +0000 Caitlin Bard, OSS Intern 8315 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-environment/novel-approach-weed-management <p>A novel drone system is currently being tested in Denmark. Don’t worry, it will be targeting weeds not people. The goal is to reduce herbicide use by limiting application to heavily infested areas. These drones are equipped with a special camera that detects wavelengths corresponding to the reflective signatures of specific weeds and crops. For example, thistle can be easily detected because it absorbs more yellow light than the surrounding beet plants.</p> Mon, 22 May 2017 15:55:47 +0000 OSS 2473 at /oss