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A System for Examination of the Pesticide Dose Transfer Process

Hall, FR
HeadProfessor,Laboratory for Pest Control Application TechnologyOhio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center,OH,

Reichard, DL
Agricultural Engineer,USDA-ARS,OH,

Alm, SR
Post-Doctoral Associate,Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center,OH,


Pages: 8    Published: Jan 1987


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Source: STP968-EB


Abstract

In an attempt to better understand the interaction of drop size, distribution, and dosage on the efficiency of the pesticide dose transfer process, a system for generating uniform drops in various distribution patterns was developed. The system comprised a uniform droplet generator, with a variable speed conveyor to transport leaf disks or fruit samples, a photographic and fluorometric analysis unit, and a computer image analysis device for characterizing of spray droplet distributions. In addition, a video technique was utilized to record pest behavioral responses to droplet concentration and distribution parameters. The results of some initial studies are reported and ranges of potential uses described.


Keywords:
uniform droplet generator, image analysis, video tape system, pesticide dose transfer

Paper ID: STP25882S
Committee/Subcommittee: E35.22
DOI: 10.1520/STP25882S
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