Biography:
Dr. Mueller grew up on a small grain farm in rural Illinois, where his family farm produced corn, soybeans, and wheat. Through several experiences in the private sector, he came to understand the pragmatic aspects of agronomic productions systems. He joined the University of Tennessee in April, 1991 as an assistant professor, was promoted to associate professor in 1996 and to professor in 2003. The primary goal of Dr. Mueller's research is to develop and validate weed control systems that are effective, economical, and environmentally sustainable. Specific research areas include weed control in soybeans and corn, especially under no-tillage production systems, the environmental fate of herbicides, and a focused research effort examining glyphosate-resistant weeds.
Title : Herbicide Resistant Amaranthus palmeri poses major evolutionary and ecological challenges to broad acre farming operations in the United States.