Kevin D Gibson

Associate Professor

Department: Botany and Plant Pathology
Phone: 765.496.2161
Fax: 765.494.0363
Office: Lilly Hall, Room G-312
E-mail: kgibson@purdue.edu

Area of Expertise: Weed Science - Ecology, biology, and management of invasive plant species and herbicide resistant weeds.

Kevin Gibson’s research is focused on the development of weed management systems that increase the competitive ability of crops, reduce the need for herbicide inputs, and provide sustainable weed control in agronomic and vegetable crops. He is currently assessing alternative control strategies such as cover crops and intercropping to limit seed rain and reduce the need for herbicide use in vegetable crops. Dr. Gibson is also interested in the distribution, abundance, and management of native and invasive plants. His lab is studying the population dynamics of wild rice in Indiana and the impacts of invasive plants on forest communities.

- Recent Publications

Davis, V. M., K. D. Gibson, T. T. Bauman, S. C. Weller, & W. G. Johnson (2009). Influence of weed management practices and crop rotation of glyphosate-resistant horseweed (Conyza canadensis) population dynamics and crop yield – Years III and IV. Weed Science, 57, 417-426.

Davis, V. M., K. D. Gibson, V. A. Mock, & W. G. Johnson (2009). In-field and soil-related factors that affect the presence and prediction of glyphosate- resistant horseweed (Conyza canadensis) populations collected from Indiana soybean fields. Weed Science, 57, 281-289.

Westoven, A. M., V. M. Davis, K. D. Gibson, S. C. Weller, & W. G. Johnson (2008). Field presence of glyphosate-resistant horseweed (Conyza canadensis) and common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) and giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) biotypes with elevated tolerance to glyphosate. Weed Technology, 22, 544-548.

Mayen, C. D., S. C. Weller, & K. D. Gibson (2008). Rapid changes in weed seedbank size and composition in a tomato-soybean rotation. Weed Technology, 22, 544-548.

Davis, V. M., K. D. Gibson, & W. G. Johnson (2008). A field survey to determine distribution and frequency of glyphosate-resistant horseweed (Conyza canadensis) in Indiana. Weed Technology, 22, 331-338.

Davis, V., K. D. Gibson, T. Bauman, S. Weller, & W. Johnson (2007). Influence of Weed Management Practices and Crop Rotation on Glyphosate-Resistant Horseweed Population Dynamics and Crop Yield. Weed Science, 55, 508-516.

Weber, J., & K. D. Gibson (2007). Exotic plant species in old-growth forest in Indiana. Weed Science, 55, 299-304.

Armstrong, J. J., R. Dirks, & K. D. Gibson (2007). The use of early season multispectral images for weed detection in corn (Zea mays). Weed Technology, 21, 857-862.

Johnson, W. G., E. J. Ott, K. D. Gibson, R. L. Nielsen, & T. T. Bauman (2007). Influence of nitrogen application timing on low density giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida L.) interference in corn (Zea mays L.). Weed Technology, 21, 763-767.

Johnson, W. G., K. D. Gibson, & S. P. Conley (2007). Does weed size really matter? An Indiana grower perspective about weed control timing. Weed Technology, 21, 542-546.