Mark VanGessel
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Mark J. VanGessel
Professor and Extension Specialist
Weed Science and Crop Management
Weed Science and Crop Management
302-856-7303
Office location:
Carvel Research and Education Center
16684 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
Resources and links
Education
- Ph.D. – Weed Science – North Carolina State University
- M.S. – Weed Science – Michigan State University
- B.A. – Political Science – Hope College, Holland, MI
Extension
My program focuses on developing and disseminating weed control recommendations and technical information appropriate to agronomic and commercial vegetable crops. Technical information emphasizes weed biology and ecology, as well as effective control options.
Research
Research efforts fall into five main areas: weed biology and ecology, integrated pest management, cover crops for weed management, herbicide-resistant weeds, and herbicide evaluation. Research has focused on weeds of agronomic and commercial vegetable crops important to the mid-Atlantic region.