Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Marble Lab
Led by Chris Marble · Horticultural Sciences
What we study
The Marble Lab studies weeds and invasive plants in landscapes, nurseries, and ornamental production. They develop integrated weed control methods using both chemical and non-chemical treatments.
What working here is like
- Plants
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Current Labor Challenges and Opportunities in Nursery Crops Production
2026 · HortTechnology
Shows US nurseries struggle to hire workers due to high wages and lack of training, with H2-A visas helping but not solving all problems.
- Evaluation of the Use of Parboiled Rice Hull Mulch for Weed Control in Outdoor Ornamental-Plant Production Environments
2026 · Plants
Tests rice hull mulch for weed control in outdoor nursery settings.
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- Landscape weed control varies by preemergence herbicide, formulation, and geography
2026 · Agrosystems Geosciences & Environment
Compares herbicide formulations and mulching for weed control in different U.S. landscapes.
- Fertilizer longevity and placement effects on pentas growth and Pennsylvania bittercress control in containers
2025 · Scientia Horticulturae
Finds fertilizer placement and age don’t affect pentas growth but may help control weeds in containers.
- Impact of Rice Hull Mulch Depth on Emergence of Multiple Weed Species at Varying Growth Stages in Nursery Containers
2025 · Journal of Environmental Horticulture
Tests how deep rice hull mulch blocks weed growth in nursery containers, finding 1.3 cm or more works best.
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