Curriculum Vitae

Education

Ph.D., Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Blacksburg, VA, May 2002.
            Dissertation Title: Weed management in conventional, no-till, and transgenic corn
            with mesotrione combinations and other herbicides.
            Ph.D. Advisor: Dr. Henry P. Wilson

M.S., Vocational and Technical Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Human Resources and Education Blacksburg, VA, May 1998.
            M.S. Advisor: Dr. William Camp
            Student Teaching Advisor: Dr. Stanley Burke
            Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher: Mr. John Carpenter

B.S., Forestry and Wildlife Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Natural Resources, Blacksburg, VA, May 1997.
Undergraduate Advisor: Dr. Patrick Scanlon

Ph.D Coursework

Weed Science: Principles and Practices, Pesticide Usage, Insect Pest Management, Developmental Plant Anatomy, Principles of Plant Disease Management, Plant Stress Physiology, Biochemistry for the Life Sciences, Soil Fertility Management, Plant Water Relations, Advanced Plant Physiology I and II, Herbicide Action and Metabolism, Molecular Biology for the Life Sciences

M.S. Course Work

Advanced Educational Psychology, Foundations of Vocational and Technical Education, Curriculum and Program Planning for Vocational and Technical Education, Methods of Planning Educational Programs in Agriculture, Educational Programs in Agriculture, Statistics for Educational Research and Evaluation, Teaching Agricultural Mechanics, Supervised Experience Programs in Agriculture, Education and Employment Preparation for Diverse Populations, Methods of Career and Occupational Education, Youth Program Management

Undergraduate Agricultural and Life Sciences Coursework

Zoology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Principles of Fisheries and Wildlife Resource Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Techniques, Dendrology Laboratory, Wilderness Parks and American Life, Forest Ecology Management, Environmental Law, Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Management, Mammalogy, Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife, Biological Statistics, Genetics, Plant Taxonomy, Ornithology, Wildlife Population Ecology, Wildlife Resource Management Systems, Biocontrol of Ailanthus altissima (independent study), Pollution Control and Planning

Work and Research Experience

Assistant Professor, Extension Weed Specialist for Horticultural Crops / Invasive Weeds for The University of Tennessee- Knoxville, October 1, 2007 – present

Develop a research and extension program relating to weed control in small fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants with specific emphasis on controlling invasive weed species in all environments.
Design research projects in horticultural crops to understand new techniques for improving horticultural crop production for Tennessee growers.
Collect and analyze data from key research in order to present findings at extension and professional meetings.
Update and/or publish multiple extension bulletins and refereed journal articles.

U.S. Technical Product Specialist Corn and Soybean Herbicides for DuPont Crop Protection, Stine-Haskell Research Center, Newark, DE, January 1, 2006 – September 21, 2007

Provide functional guidance to a team of field development representatives in the United States centering on the development of new herbicides products for use in corn and soybean.
Design protocols and coordinate protocol installation with field development representatives and other cooperators.
Organize and analyze data across regions to aid in decisions regarding the commercialization of experimental herbicides or the expansion of label claims for currently registered herbicides.
Prepare and/or review and approve all technical literature/presentations and special labels [i.e. section 3 and 2(ee) labels] associated with the corn and soybean herbicide portfolios.
Budget financial resources for corn and soybean herbicide development.

Section Research Biologist for DuPont Crop Protection, Stine-Haskell Research Center, Newark, DE, September 15, 2002 - December 31, 2005.

Co-inventor and biology leader for aminocyclopyrachlor herbicide project.
Supervise a herbicide discovery team that evaluates the herbicidal activity of hit compounds to aid in decisions concerning lead declaration.
Supervised screen for elucidating lead herbicide compounds in rice and aquatic environments.
Developed and currently supervise a screen to evaluate the potential use of experimental compounds in both warm season and cool season turf. Assisted discovery pathology in establishing their own turf screen for evaluating experimental fungicides.
Organize and analyze data in order to present findings to plant biologists, chemists, plant physiologists, herbicide site of action specialists, environmental fate and toxicological scientists, and business and marketing managers.
Interact with several chemist teams to assist in the creation of molecules with greater herbicidal activity, improved crop selectivity, and better environmental and/or biological fate properties.
Provide support for the evaluation of new herbicide chemistry alone and in mixtures with other herbicides in field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies. Perform field studies in conjunction with global field development organization on several cropping systems including cereals, corn, pasture/rangeland, turf, and a variety of specialty crops.
Initiate and/or assist in various collaborations with universities, government agencies, and industry.

Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Henry P. Wilson, Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Painter, VA, 1998-2002.

Conducted uptake, translocation, and metabolism studies with radiolabeled mesotrione at the Syngenta Jealott’s Hill Research Station in Bracknell, England (April-June 2001)
Designed, developed, maintained, and/or collected data from greenhouse and field studies for evaluating weed control in corn, soybean, cotton, cereals, potato, tomato, pepper, snapbean, several vine crops, and general invasive plant management.
Summarized research data and presented findings at professional and grower meetings.
Analyzed research data and wrote manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.
Organized and analyzed data using ARM/PRM, SAS, and Microsoft Office.
Prepared research proposals and reports for program funding.
Assisted in maintenance of field equipment, pesticide application, and planting/harvesting of field crops.

Lab assistant for Dr. Chester L. Foy, Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1997-1998.

Tested sorghum varieties for tolerance to herbicide seed treatments and postemergence herbicide applications for potential control of witchweed.
Researched various programs for witchweed and broomrape control in grass crops.
Collected and processed mugwort samples for examination of potential allelopathic effects.
Assisted in collection and distribution of classroom materials for Pesticide Uses in Agriculture.
Assisted in greenhouse studies examining various adjuvant systems for improved weed control.

Lab assistant for Dr. Anton Baudoin, Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1997-1998.

Maintained and collected data from greenhouse studies for control of black rot in grapes.
Maintained field plots (fungicide applications, downloading weather data, etc.) for control of black rot in various grape vineyards in Patrick County, VA.
Converted Phytopathological Society minutes into a computer database.

Lab assistant for Dr. R.J. Stipes, Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 1996-1998.

Worked on projects for the management of Dutch elm disease in American and slippery elms (included responsibility for treating all campus trees infected with the pathogen).
Aided in a project that discovered a virulent soil-borne pathogen (Fusarium oxysporum) to control Ailanthus altissima.
Prepared, maintained, and recorded data from various field, lab and greenhouse studies for control of: Dogwood anthracnose, fungal leaf spot of Photinia, powdery mildew on common lilac, black spot and powdery mildew of roses, early and late blight of tomato, Sycamore anthracnose, and apple scab and frog eye leaf spot on crabapples.
Investigated imidacloprid for control of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand).

Agriculture Education Student Teaching, Carroll County Intermediate School, Hillsville, VA, 1998.

Instructed two Agricultural I classes and a Leadership Class.
Directed four Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs
Worked with County Extension Agent to get funds from the Virginia Ag. Council for increasing native bee populations in state orchards.
Coached Parliamentary Procedure Team to a third place finish in the state contest.
Assisted in educating Natural Resource Class for state Envirothon competitions.

Published Manuscripts and Patent Applications

Armel, G.R., R. J. Richardson, H.P. Wilson, C.M. Whaley, and T.E. Hines. 2008
Mesotrione combinations with atrazine and bentazon for yellow and purple
nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus and C. rotundus) control in corn (Zea mays). Weed
Technol.: In Press.

Armel, G.R., P.L. Rardon, M.C. McComrick, and N.M. Ferry. 2007. Differential
response of several carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitors in mixtures with atrazine. Weed Technol. Weed Technol. 22:947-953.

Armel, G.R., M.S. Casini, J.C. Cotterman, E. Hidalgo, M.L. Link, P.L. Rardon, D.W. Saunders, S.D. Strachan. 2007. Herbicidal mixtures. World Patent Application, WO07120706.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2007. Growth stage affects cotton response to trifloxysulfuron. Weed Technol. 21:37-40.

Whaley, C.M., G.R. Armel, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2006. Comparisons of mesotrione combinations with standard weed control programs in corn. Weed Technol. 20:605-611.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2006. Trifloxysulfuron plus pyrithiobac mixtures in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Weed Technol. 20:130-136.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2005. Responses of imidazolinone-resistant corn, several weeds, and two rotational crops to trifloxysulfuron. Weed Technol. 19:744-748.

Clark, D.A., B.L. Finkelstein, G.R. Armel, and V.A. Wittenbach. 2005. Herbicidal
pyrimidines. World Patent Application, WO05063721.

Armel, G.R., G.J. Hall, H.P. Wilson, and N. Cullen. 2005. Mesotrione plus atrazine mixtures for control of Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense). Weed Sci. 53:202- 211.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2004. Influence of adjuvants on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) response to postemergence applications of CGA-362622. Weed Technol. 18:9-15.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2004. Mixtures of glyphosate with CGA-362622 for weed control in glyphosate-resistant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Weed Technol. 18:16-22.

Armel, G.R., D.J. Mayonado, K.K. Hatzios, and H.P. Wilson. 2004. Absorption and translocation of SC-0051 in corn (Zea mays) and soybean (Glycine max). Weed Technol. 18:211-214.

Chan, D.M, B. Kamireddy, H.B Kim, K.M. Patel, P.L. Sharpe, M.S. Casini, M. Xu, G.R. Armel, and T.M. Stevenson. 2004. Azolecarboxamide herbicides. World Patent Application, WO04106324.

Chan, D.M, B. Kamireddy, H.B Kim, K.M. Patel, P.L. Sharpe, M.S. Casini, M. Xu, G.R. Armel, and T.M. Stevenson. 2004. Azolecarboxamide herbicides. World Patent Application, WO04035545.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Mesotrione combinations for postemergence control of horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) in corn (Zea mays ). Weed Technol. 17:65-72.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Mesotrione combinations in no-till corn (Zea mays). Weed Technol. 17:111-116.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Mesotrione, acetochlor, and atrazine for weed management in corn (Zea mays). Weed Technol. 17:284-290.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Mixtures of CGA- 362622 and bromoxynil for broadleaf weed control in bromoxynil-resistant cotton. Weed Technol. 17:496-502

Richardson, R.J., W.A. Bailey, G.R. Armel, C.M. Whaley, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Responses of selected weeds and glyphosate-resistant cotton and soybean to two glyphosate salts. Weed Technol. 17:560-564.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson and T.E. Hines 2003. Use of mixtures of mesotrione, imazethapyr,and imazethapyr plus imazapyr in imidazolinone- resistant corn (Zea mays). Weed Technol. 17:674-679.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, T.E. Hines. 2003. Mesotrione alone and and in mixtures with glyphosate in glyphosate-resistant corn (Zea mays). Weed Technol. 17:680-685.

Manuscripts in Review

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2008. Mesotrione alone and combined with glufosinate in glufosinate-resistant corn (Zea mays). Weed Technol. In Review.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, G.R. Armel, and T.E. Hines. 2008. Yellow (Cyperus esculentus ) and Purple Nutsedge (C. rotundus ) Control with Trifloxysulfuron and Trifloxysulfuron Combinations. In Review. Weed Technol. In Review.

Manuscripts in Preparation

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. Strategies for control of horseweed and other winter annual weed species in no-till corn (Zea mays). Expected submission to Weed Technol.: 2008.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, C.M. Whaley, and T.E. Hines. Evaluation of various ALS-inhibiting herbicides for weed control in pepper. Expected submission to Hort. Technol.: 2008

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. Total postemergence combinations of mesotrione for full-season weed control in corn (Zea mays). Expected submission to Weed Technol.: 2008.

Armel, G.R., W.E. Klingeman, H.P. Wilson, T.E. Hines, P.C. Flanagan. Evaluation of HPPD-inhibiting herbicides alone and in mixtures for control of the perennial weed mugwort (Artemissia vulgaris). Expected submission to Weed Technol.: 2008.

Non-peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Armel, G.R. 2006. Strengths of residual corn herbicides compensate for weaknesses of
glyphosate. Between the Rows. High Plains/Midwest Ag. Journal. March 23, 2006. Accessed at: http://hpj.com/archives/2006/mar06/mar27/Strengthsofresidualcornherb.cfm

Armel, G.R. 2007. Glyphosate and residual herbicide offer flexibility for High Plains.> Between the Rows. High Plains/Midwest Ag. Journal. April 5, 2007. Accessed at: http://hpj.com/archives/2007/apr07/apr9/Glyphosateandresidualherbic.cfm

Abstracts and Associated Presentations at Professional Meetings

Martin, M.J., G.R. Armel, H.A. Flanigan, and S.K. Rick. 2007. Fall applications of chlorimuron-ethyl based offerings in comparison to key competitive standards in soybean. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 62:20.

Martin, M.J., G.R. Armel, H.A. Flanigan, and S.K. Rick. 2007. Preemergence evaluations of two new chlorimuron-ethyl, thifensulfuron-methyl plus flumioxazin blends in comparison to key commercial standards in soybean. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 62:181.

Rick, S.K., M.J. Martin, G.R. Armel, and H.A. Flanigan. 2007. Burndown and residual control with two new chlorimuron-ethyl, thifensulfuron-methyl plus flumioxazin blends in soybean. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 62:23.

Rick, S.K., L.H. Hageman, and G.R. Armel. 2007. Efficacy of rimsulfuron and isoxaflutole mixtures for weed control in field corn. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 62:151.

Armel, G.R., T.P. Selby, P.L. Rardon, B. Kamireddy, S.K. Rick, and L.H. Hageman. 2007. Field and greenhouse evaluations of an experimental class of 4- chloropentamide herbicides targeting protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase. Weed Sci. Soc. Am. Abstr. 47:161.

Flanigan, H.A., M.J. Martin, and G.R. Armel. 2007. Evaluation of preplant application intervals for chlorimuron-ethyl plus tribenuron premix in soybeans. Proc. Southern Weed Sci. Soc. 60:65.

Rick, S.K., H.A. Flanigan, and G.R. Armel. 2007. Performance of a nicosulfuron plus thifensulfuron premix in field corn. Proc. Southern Weed Sci. Soc. 60:26.

Casini, M., L.F. Houck III, G. Armel, and P. Rardon. 2007. Weed propagation techniques for use in discovering new herbicides for turf. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 61:20.

Rardon, P., G. Armel, D. Vincent, L. Houck III, and M. McComrick. 2007. 2006 NEWSS summer weed contest results. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 61:16.

Flanigan, H.A., M.J. Martin, and G.R. Armel. 2006. Evaluation of preplant application intervals for chlorimuron-ethyl plus tribenuron premix in soybeans. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 61:45.

Marik, G.L. and G.R. Armel. 2006. Economic benefits of pre-plant herbicide applications in corn and soybean. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 61:28.

Martin, M.J. M.F. Holm, and G.R. Armel. 2006. Impact of chlorpyrifos application timing on herbicide response in STS vs. non-STS soybeans. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 61:20

Rick, S.K., H.A. Flanigan, and G.R. Armel. 2006. Performance of a nicosulfuron plus thifensulfuron premix in field corn. Proc. Northcentral. Weed Sci. Soc. 61:26.

Armel, G.R., P.L. Rardon, M.S. Casini, and L.F. Houck. 2006. Methods for identifying new herbicide candidates for turf. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. (presentation but no associated abstract).

Armel, G.R., M.C. McComrick, P.L. Rardon, D.A. Baxter, L. Doricchi, N.M. Ferry, L.F. Houck, T.P. Blaesser, B. Kamireddy, R. Kucharczyk, V. Wittenbach, and S. Lee. 2005. Differential response of atrazine mixtures with bleaching herbicides that target different sites in carotenoid biosynthesis. Weed Sci. Soc. Am. Abstr. 45:239.

Baxter, D.A., G.R. Armel, T.M. Stevenson, L. Doricchi, P.A. Mauvais, E.G. Esrey, K.M. Patel, V.A. Wittenbach, and P.L. Rardon. 2005. Differential symptomology associated with an experimental dual mode of action herbicide. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 59:68.

Doricchi, L., G.R. Armel, D.A. Baxter, S.E. Leva, T.L. Sloman, and C.D. Cotterman. 2005. Aquatic weed propagation techniques for use in herbicide discovery research. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 59:69.

Armel, G.R., T.P. Selby, M. Ruggiero, C.D. Cotterman, D.C. Leep, P.L. Rardon. 2004. Biological activity of 2-Heteroaryl-5-methyl-4-phenoxypyrimidine herbicides. Weed Sci. Soc. Am. Abstr. 44:256.

Armel, G.R., P.L. Rardon, M.C. McComrick, L.F. Houck, T.P. Blaesser, D.A. Baxter, P.M. Kouba. 2004. Differential susceptibility of various morningglory species to several commercial herbicides. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 58:25.

Whaley, C.M., G.R. Armel, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2004. Mesotrione combinations with metolachlor and atrazine for preemergence weed control in corn. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 58:15.

Stevenson, T.M., K.M. Patel, V. Wittenbach, W. Hanna, and G. Armel. 2004. o- Sulfamidobenzoylcyclohexanedione herbicides with a dual site of action. Proc. Am. Chem. Soc. 67:93.

Whaley, C.M., G.R. Armel, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2003. Postemergence weed management in corn with mesotrione. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 57:2

Armel, G.R., G. J. Hall, H.P. Wilson, and N. Cullen. 2002. Efficacy, uptake, translocation, and metabolism of mesotrione in Canada thistle. Weed. Sci. Soc. Amer. Abstr. 42:50-51.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2002. Evaluation of mesotrione in no-till corn programs. Proc. Southern Weed Sci. Soc. 56:26.

Armel, G.R., R.J. Richardson, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2002. ALS-inhibiting herbicides in potato. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 56:141.

Armel, G.R., B.W. Trader, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2002. ZA-1296 combinations in herbicide-resistant corn. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 56:1.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, T.E. Hines, M.A Isaacs, B.K. Hearn, B.A. Majek, and J. Hammerstedt. 2002. Weed management in sweet corn with ZA-1296. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 56:79.

Richardson, R.J., G.R. Armel, H.P Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2002. Pepper response to several ALS-inhibiting herbicides. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 56:137 .

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, R.J. Richardson, and T.E. Hines. 2001. ZA-1296 combinations for control of grasses in corn. Weed Sci. Soc. Amer. Abstr. 41:84.

Richardson, R.J., G.R. Armel, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2001. Weed Response to CGA-362622 alone and in combinations with bromoxynil, glyphosate, and pyrithiobac. Weed Sci. Soc. Amer. Abstr. 41:58.

Armel, G.R., R.J. Richardson, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2001. Weed management systems in glyphosate-tolerant soybeans. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 55:16.

Richardson, R.J., G.R. Armel, H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2001. Imazethapyr plus imazypr in imidazolinone-resistant corn. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 55:4.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2000. Control of two perennial weeds with ZA-1296. Proc. Northcentral Weed Sci. Soc. 55:88.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2000. Annual weed and grass control in corn with ZA-1296. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 54:29.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2000. Response of two perennial weeds to ZA-1296. Weed Sci. Soc. Amer. Abstr. 40:266.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, T.E. Hines, D.H. Poston, and R.J. Richardson. 1999. Weed management programs in soybeans with cloransulam. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 53:25.

Poston, D.H., H.P. Wilson, T.E. Hines, G.R. Armel, and R.J. Richardson. 1999. Efficacy of glyphosate tank-mix programs in Roundup Ready soybeans. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 53:24.

Richardson, R.J., H.P. Wilson, T.E. Hines, D.H. Poston, and G.R. Armel. 1999. Efficacy of preemergence weed management programs in soybean with diclosulam. Proc. Northeast. Weed Sci. Soc. 53:26.

Armel, G.R., R.J. Richardson, and R.J. Stipes. 1996. Biological control of the evasive tree species Ailanthus alitissima with fungal weaponry. Virginia Journal of Science. Vol 47.

Labels and Fact Sheets

Primary author on the Enive® (section 3 label EPA Reg No. 352-756), Enlite® (section 3 label EPA Reg No. 352-757), Require™ Q (mp) (section 3 label EPA Reg No. 352-761), and Resolve™ Q (mp) (section 3 label EPA Reg No. 352-759) herbicide labels.

Co-authored section 3 label updates, 2ee labels, and/or multiple fact sheets for the herbicides Resolve®, Resolve™ SG, Stout®, Accent®, Breakfree®, Breakfree® ATZ, Breakfree® ATZ Lite, Steadfast®, Steadfast® ATZ, Karmex®, Direx®, Linex®, STS® Broadleaf, Classic®, Express®, Harmony® GT, Synchrony®, Canopy® EX, and Canopy®.

Professional Membership, Honors, and Awards

Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt (2005)

Member of the Weed Science Society of America (2000-present)

Member of the endowment committee (2006-present)
Member of the professional development committee (2007-present)

Member of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America (1999-present)

Photo Contest Judge (2005-present)
Member of nominating committee (2005)
Host of NEWSS weed contest (2006)
Section Chair, Agronomy (2007-)
Proceedings Editor and board member (2007-)

Member of the Southern Weed Science Society (2002, 2008)

Attended North Central Weed Science Society (2001, 2006)

Member of Alpha Tau Alpha honors fraternity (1998)

Second Place: Southern Weed Science Society student presentation, Agronomy Section (2002)

Graduate student representative to the Research, Extension, and Resource Committee for the Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science Department of Virginia Tech (2000-2002)

Member Second Place Team: Northeastern Weed Science Society Graduate Weed Science Contest (1999)

Member Third Place Team: Northeastern Weed Science Society Graduate Weed Science Contest (1998) Member of Alpha Gamma Rho agriculture fraternity (initiated in 1994)

Extension Presentations and Outreach Activities

Presented landscape weed control update to landscape professional in Jonesborough, Tennessee (~45 participants). February 2008.

Presented landscape weed control update to landscape professionals in Knox county, Tennessee (~30 participants). January 2008

Presented tomato weed control update to growers in Granger county, Tennessee (~10 participants). November 2007

Participated as an invited guest lecturer to North Carolina State University’s Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Workshop in Raleigh, NC. Presented information on key woody invasive weeds including weed identification, selective control measures, and herbicide registration and biokinetic activity in woody plants. October 2007.

Participated in the IR-4 Joint Regional Project in Nashville, TN. Participated in discussions centered around how participants could better advertise the benefits of IR-4 in their current roles. October 2007.

Presented information on the discovery of new herbicides at the Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School. Participants included growers, dealers, sales personnel, and crop consultants from the Delmarva area. November 2006.

Hosted the Northeastern Weed Science Graduate contest at Stine Haskell Research Center in Newark, DE. The contest participants included 44 graduate and undergraduate students from 6 universities. August 2006.

Participated as an industry representative to the Corn and Soybean Growers Association Commodity Classic in Anaheim, CA. Provided interviews on crop protection chemicals to numerous growers and media representatives. March 2006.

Met with faculty of Michigan State University to discuss the current needs for weed management in turf, ornamentals, vegetable crops, and Christmas trees. July 2003.

Visited with Dr. Fred Yelverton in Raleigh, NC to discuss the potential for new herbicides in turf weed management. Also, attended the Golf and Grounds Field Day at the North Carolina Sandhills Research Center and observed current turf management research in plant pathology, entomology, and weed science. August 2003.

Incorporating CGA-362622 and Liberty (glufosinate) into cotton weed management programs. Presentation to Cotton Inc. March 2002.

History and Development of Callisto and other HPPD inhibitors. Presentation at Dupont’s Stine Haskill Laboratory, December 2001.

An evaluation of ALS-inhibiting herbicides for increased weed control in potatoes. Presentation to the Virginia Irish Potato Board. October 2001.

Callisto in corn weed management programs. Presentation to Syngenta regional sales representatives and retail sales people from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, Sharpsburg, MD, July 2001.

Presented field plots to United Agricultural Products representatives. Painter, VA, July 2001.

Presented field plots to Dupont research scientists. Painter, VA, July 2001.

Callisto combinations for postemergence weed control on the Delmarva. United Agricultural Products and Syngenta Forum, Salisbury, MD, June 2001.

Presented information on herbicide recommendation updates and carryover concerns for vegetable crops, Southeast Virginia Winter Vegetable Short Course, Franklin, VA, February 2001.

Presented agronomic crop herbicide registration and recommendation updates, Eastern Shore Agricultural Conference, Belle Haven, VA, January 2001.

Presented information on herbicide carryover concerns and recommendation updates for vegetable crops, Northern Neck Vegetable Grower’s Meeting, December 2000.

Presented annual research report and proposal to the Virginia Corn Board, Richmond, VA, February 2000 and 2001.

Presented plots and presented information on weed control in agronomic crops, Eastern Shore AREC Field Day, Painter, VA, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

Assisted in the organization of the Weed Science Field Day and presented field and greenhouse research to industry and university personnel, Eastern Shore AREC, Painter, VA 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

Coordinated research with Northampton and Accomack County growers for the control of yellow nutsedge, horsenettle, mugwort, and volunteer potatoes in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

Worked with Maryland Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Division, University of Delaware, Southern States Inc., and local Maryland and Delaware growers to find alternative control measures for Canada thistle in field corn, 2000 and 2001.

Assisted in updating vegetable and agronomic weed control recommendations for the Virginia Tech Pest Management Guide, Painter, VA, 2000 and 2001.

Participated in planning committee for preparation of the Eastern Shore Ag. Conference and Trade Show, Painter, VA, 2000.

Identified weed species and advised on recommendations for their control in field crops and other areas, Painter, VA, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

Participated in the Henry County Tree Walk that helped local citizens of Martinsville identify insects, diseases, and other problems in local trees and helped in determining cost effective programs for landscape management (1998).

Presented ornamental research at the Virginia Tech Turf and Ornamentals Field Day including disease control work in zinnias, roses, American elm, dogwood, and other ornamental plant species (1998).

Teaching Experience

2000 Laboratory Instructor, Pest and Stress Management of Forest Trees, undergraduate course, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science and Department of Entomology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Laboratory sessions involved biopsy of diseased plant tissue, identification of plant pathogens, tree identification, identification of insect pests, and control measures for forest trees under insect and disease stress.

2000 Guest Lecturer, Agricultural Chemistry, undergraduate course, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Topic involved the discovery and impact of agricultural chemicals.

1999 Laboratory Instructor, Weed Science: Principles and Practices, undergraduate/ graduate course, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Lecture topics included weed identification, crop and weed response to herbicides, herbicide mode of action, herbicide resistance and management, sprayer calibration, fate of pesticides in the environment, and herbicide use in various crops.

1999 Guest Lecturer, Pesticide Usage, undergraduate/graduate course, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Topic involved the calibration and application techniques with CO2 backpack sprayers.

1998 Guest Lecturer, Pesticide Uses in Agriculture, undergraduate course, Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Topic involved identification of weed species, interpreting herbicide symptoms, and discussions about perennial weed management.

1997 Student Teacher at Carroll County Intermediate School. Courses taught included Agriculture I (2 classes) and a Leadership class.

Research Reports

Numerous confidential reports on experimental chemistry for DuPont Crop Protection (2002-present).

Armel, G. R., R. J. Richardson, and H. P. Wilson. 2001. Report to the Virginia Irish Potato Board: An Evaluation of ALS-inhibiting herbicides for increased weed control in potatoes.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2001. ZA-1296 Report to Zeneca, Inc.

Armel, G.R. and H.P. Wilson. 2001. Corn Weed Management. Submitted to Virginia Corn Board.

Armel, G.R., H.P. Wilson, and T.E. Hines. 2000. ZA-1296 Report to Zeneca, Inc.

Armel, G.R. and H.P. Wilson. 2000. Corn Weed Management. Submitted to the Virginia Corn Board.

Wilson, H.P., T.E. Hines, G.R. Armel, R.J. Richardson, W.A. Bailey, B.J. Johnson, B.W. Trader, and C.M. Whaley. 2000. Weed Science Research Summary. VPI and SU Eastern Shore AREC. Research Report 100.

Research Proposals Submitted for Funding

Evaluation of potential synergistic combinations of synthetic herbicides and/or biofumigants for weed control in small fruits. PI/Co-PI- G.R. Armel, C. Sams, D. Deyton, F. Stribling. Grant proposal submitted to the Southern Region Small Fruits Consortium, October 2007. Request ($5,000)- Approved.

Strategies for Incorporating and Improving the Production of Jatropha curcas: An Important and Sustainable Source of Biodiesel. PI/Co-PI- G.R. Armel, C. Sams, G.N. Rhodes. Letter of interest proposal submitted to the USDA Biobased Products and Bioenergy Production Research Grant, November 2007. Request- rejected.

Proposal for funding DPX-KJM44/DPX-MAT28 research at the University of Tennessee. Funding proposal submitted to DuPont Crop Protection, December 2007. PI/Co-PI- G.R. Armel, G.N. Rhodes, and T. Mueller. Request ($40,000/yr for 3 years)- Approved.

Development Of A Pocket Guide For Identification And Control Of Invasive Weeds In The Appalachian Region Of The Southern United States. Grant proposal submitted to the USDA Southern Region Integrate Pest Management Grant, December, 2007. PI/Co-PI- G.R. Armel, R.J. Richardson (NC State University), and G.N. Rhodes. Request ($70,000)- Approved at $36,546.

Creation of a user friendly website for finding information on both herbicides and bio-herbicides. Grant proposal submitted to the USDA ipm/PIPE Grant, December, 2007. PI/Co-PI- G.R. Armel J. Derr (Virginia Tech/WSSA), and G.N. Rhodes. Request ($385,000 over 3 years)- rejected.

Numerous internal research proposals for DuPont Crop Protection (2002-present)

Control of Broadleaf and Grass Weeds in Field Corn. Submitted to Virginia Corn Board, 2002. Approved. ($10,000).

An Evaluation of ALS-Inhibiting Herbicides for Increased Weed Control in Potatoes. Submitted to Virginia Irish Potato Board, 2001. Approved. ($3,000)

Control of Broadleaf and Grass Weeds in Corn. Submitted to the Virginia Corn Board, 2001. Approved. ($10,000)

Corn Weed Management. Submitted to the Virginia Corn Board, 2000. Approved. ($7,500)

Incorporating ZA-1296 into corn weed management programs on coastal plain soils of the eastern United States. Submitted to Zeneca, Inc., February 1999. Approved.

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