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Integrated Management of Downy Brome in Winter Wheat

Drew Lyon, Andrew Hulting, Don Morishita and, Frank Young (April, 2015)

Summary

Downy brome (Bromus tectorum L.), also known as cheatgrass, was introduced into North America from the Mediterranean area of Europe. It was first identified in the eastern United States in 1861, and by 1914 this invasive weed had spread throughout the continent. Downy brome is adapted to climates with annual precipitation ranging from 6 to 22 inches. It can colonize both disturbed and undisturbed sites with a wide range of soil conditions.