John Byrd, Jr.
Extension/Research Professor
Weed Science
Phone: (662) 325-4537
Mailing Address:
Box 9555
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Box 9555
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Physical Address:
312 Dorman Hall
Mississippi State, MS 39762
312 Dorman Hall
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Research/Extension Assignments:
- Invasive weeds
- Weed management in turf and rights of way
- Weed management in forage production systems
Websites:
Extension Weed Control for Forages
Extension Weed Control for Lawn and GardenMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
Extension Weed Control for Forages
Extension Weed Control for Lawn and GardenMississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
Education:
- Ph.D., North Carolina State University
- M.S., North Carolina State University
- B.S., Clemson University
Courses:
- APM Senior Seminar
- Graduate student research credit hours
Society Membership:
- Weed Science Society of America
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents
- Southern Weed Science Society
- Mississippi Weed Science Society
- Mississippi Vegetation Management Association
- Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
- Mississippi Exotic Pest Plant Council
- Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council
- Gamma Sigma Delta
Recognitions and Awards:
- 2020 Outstanding Extension Award, Weed Science Society of America
- 2019 Fellow, Southern Weed Science Society
- 2019 Turney Hernandez Award for Excellence, National Roadside Vegetation Management Association
- 2019 Regions Bank Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine Superior Extension/Outreach Faculty
- 2019 Mississippi Farm Bureau Agricultural Research
- 2018 Dr. Mark Keenum Outstanding Extension Faculty
Publications
- Byrd, J. D., V. L. Maddox, D. P. Russell. 2020. Right of Way integrated vegetation management: essential to keep the US Economy Moving. Outlooks on Pest Management 31(5):201-206. Download
- Byrd, J., D., V. L. Maddox, J. Taylor. D. P. Russell. 2019. MDOT-MSU Highway Vegetation Management Four-Year Summary Report 2013-2016. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Information Bulletin 541, Mississippi State University. Download
- Turnage, L. G., J. D. Madsen, R. M. Wersal, J. D. Byrd. 2019. Simulated mechanical control of flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) under mesocosm conditions. Invasive Plant Science and Management 12(2):120-123. Download
- Byrd, J. D. 2018. Applying herbicides with the hack and squirt method. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3276. Download
- Byrd, J.D., V. L. Maddox. 2018. Hairy crabweed. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 3204. Download
- Byrd, J.D., V.L. Maddox, and J.M. Taylor. 2013. An Easy, Effective Way to Control Perennial Woody Weeds in Home Landscapes. Mississippi State University Extension Service Information Sheet 1956. Download
- Bryson, C.T., K.N. Reddy, J.D. Byrd. 2012. Growth, development, and morphological differences among native and nonnative prickly nightshades (Solanum spp.) of the Southeastern United States. Invasive Plant Science and Management 5(3):341-352. Download
- Cerdeira, A.L., C.L. Cantrell, F.E. Dayan, J.D. Byrd, S.O. Duke. 2012. Tabanone, a new phytotoxic constituent of Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica). Weed Science 60(2):212-218. Download
- Bryson, C.T., L.J. Krutz, G. Ervin, K.N. Reddy, J.D. Byrd. 2010. Ecotype variability and edaphic characteristics for cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) populations in Mississippi. Invasive Plant Science and Management 3:199-207. Download
- Maddox, V.L., J.D. Byrd, and B. Serviss. 2010. Identification and control of invasive privets (Ligustrum spp.) in the Middle Southern United States. Invasive Plant Science and Management 3(4):482-487. Download
- Hutto, K.C., J.M. Taylor, J.D. Byrd. 2007. Evaluation of 2,4-D and 2,4-D mixtures for path rush control in bermudagrass. Weed Technology 21(3):768-770. Download
- Bryson, C.T, A.M. Fox, J.D. Byrd Jr. 2006. Wetland nightshade (Solanum tampicense) growth response to temperature, and winter survival, in relation to potential spread. Weed Technology 20(3):778-783. Download
- Hutto, K.C., R.L. King, J.D. Byrd, D.R. Shaw. 2006. Implementation of hyperspectral radiometry in irrigation management of creeping bentgrass putting Greens. Crop Science 46:1564-1569. Download
