cbudMay 2

New paper out in *New Zealand Plant Protection* đŸŒŸ

Buddenhagen CE et al. (2026) report AHAS‑inhibitor herbicide resistance in recent Alopecurus myosuroides (black‑grass) incursions into New Zealand.

Two incursion‑linked seed lots were tested. One showed very high resistance (>10× the label rate to achieve 90% control), while the other showed reduced sensitivity. This indicates that AHAS‑inhibitor herbicides should not be used for black‑grass incursion responses in New Zealand.

Given the widespread evolution of resistance overseas, future incursions are increasingly likely to carry resistance traits. Strong border biosecurity, certified seed, avoiding seed from infested regions, and early resistance screening are critical.

https://doi.org/10.30843/nzpp.2026.79.11801

#WeedScience #HerbicideResistance #Biosecurity #BlackGrass #PlantProtection #NZScience #NZPPS

Oceans CraigMay 15, 2025
A major NZ research fund is being “paused” for a year because apparently it’ll all be too much. #nzscience- this will see more science positions go. #Endeavour.
Robin CapperMay 10, 2025
Congratulations to the recipients, disappointing the politicians on both ends of the group photo are actively defunding and undermining both science and health.
#nzpol #nzHealth #nzScience
https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/news/prime-ministers-science-prizes-recognise-outstanding-achievements-in-agriculture-anxiety-virology-science-teaching-and-phytoremediation/
Prime Minister’s science prizes recognise outstanding achievements in agriculture, anxiety, virology, science teaching and phytoremediation

A team generating significant economic and environmental benefits from improving a plant partner of rye grass, a scientist developing a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and managing anxiety and a virologist communicating about pandemic threats have been recognised in the latest Prime Minister’s Science Prizes.  A science teacher seeking equitable outcomes for his students and a student using fungi to enhance the filtering of water pollutants by plants were also recognised.

Royal Society Te Apārangi
Show threadLaurie WinklessJan 23, 2025
Again, those comments were from Professor Nicola Gaston, via the Science Media Centre NZ. Here's hoping decision-makers take heed of these comments, and those from other leading experts in the STEM sector #nz #science #nzscience
Laurie WinklessJan 23, 2025
The NZ science sector is set for a major shakeup (which looks set to be implemented very badly). Top level overview: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/science-sector-shake-up-crown-research-institutes-to-be-grouped-into-three-callaghan-innovation-to-close/UGKERFCYDZEMTHZSL3RRQDP6IY/ #nz #nzscience #aotearoa
Science sector shake-up: Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three, Callaghan Innovation to close

New Zealand’s seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.

NZ Herald
Show threadBigDNov 26, 2024
@rnzbot_political
And the review will find we are losing scientists, technicians and not providing any real incentives for school leavers to take up a career in the field of science.
Cuts are cutting our throats. Do your job Collins.
#NZPol
#NZscience
Rhys JonesAug 17, 2024
JFC #RNZ this episode on Saturday Morning is promoting pseudoscience nonsense coupled with bettering mental health! What a load of bollocks, do better #rnz #NZScience Can you eat your way to beauty? | RNZ https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018951596/can-you-eat-your-way-to-beauty
Can you eat your way to beauty?

Lonneke Botello Hernandez is touring New Zealand with her book The Food Fountain of Youth, which offers advice about 'nutrients with science-based benefits for anti-aging beauty'. Lonneke and Colin discuss whether there is such a thing as anti-aging, and if you can really look more beautiful from the inside out.

RNZ
Oceans CraigAug 1, 2024

the most excellent @lcsnz from #NZAS lands some very clear messages about the enshitification of #NZScience
#SOS #SaveOurScience #SS4C

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018949296/scientists-worried-about-jobs-going-at-gns

Scientists worried about jobs going at GNS

Scientists are worried that New Zealand will lose key knowledge if jobs go at GNS science. Association of Scientists Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ
Laurie WinklessJan 9, 2023
I'm really proud of this article, so I wanted to share it again. If you're interested in #microplastics or in interesting research being done here in Aotearoa, its worth a read #NZscience #NZTwits #science #chemistry https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauriewinkless/2022/12/15/tonnes-of-airborne-microplastics-drop-onto-cities-every-year/
Tonnes Of Airborne Microplastics Drop Onto Cities Every Year

New Zealand scientists estimate that an astonishing 74 metric tonnes of microplastics – about the same weight as three million plastic bottles – fall out of the atmosphere and onto New Zealand's largest city every year.

Forbes
Show threadMarkus Luczak-RoeschDec 12, 2022
It seems at this stage there is no detail and/or plan what the national research priorities actually are and how this strategy with a new name is operationally different from the previous national science challenges. #nzscience #nzpol