Palmernet

Palmer Net is a collaborative research network dedicated to the study of Amaranthus palmeri, a highly herbicide-resistant invasive weed. The initiative brings together several research groups from universities and specialised centres to address its challenges from an integrated perspective.

1. Investigate the biology, ecology and herbicide resistance of this invasive species.
2. Develop tools and models for its control, including predictive and diagnostic systems.
3. Coordinate between groups to share scientific data, methods and results.
4. Disseminate and transfer results through conferences and communication with farmers and plant protection services.

The project is led by eight research groups:

• Universities:
  • Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
  • Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)
  • Universida de Vigo (UdV)
  • Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

• Research Centres:

• • Agrotecnio (lead partner)
  • Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria de Aragón (CITA)
  • Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agrarias (INIA-CSIC)
  • Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX)

The Phytosanitary Services of Catalonia, Aragon and Extremadura participate as ‘associated partners’.

Dr Joel Torra, researcher at Agrotecnio, acts as coordinator of PalmerNET.

Project funded by the State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Government of Spain. Grant RED2022-134285-T funded by MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033