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Funding Program:
IPM Partnership Grants |
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Project Title:
Optimization of a Fixed Spraying System for Commercial High-Density Apple Plantings |
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Lead State: NY Lead Organization: Cornell University |
| Undesignated Funding: $20,000 |
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Start Date: Apr-01-2006 End Date: Mar-31-2007 |
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Pests Involved: tarnished plant bugs, plum curculios, apple scab |
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Site/Commodity: apples |
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Summary:
The application of pesticides to fruit throughout the Northeastern US, as in the rest of the world, gives rise to concern, primarily due to inaccurate application, which often results in high residues and environmental pollution. Inaccuracy, due to over/under application, may result in high levels of disease or insect activity. Air and water pollution is a major concern due to pesticide drift. There is also a growing concern for food safety and accountability among consumers who purchase fruit.
Objectives: 1. Refine and optimize the engineering elements of a pesticide application system of tubing and nozzles fixed into the canopy of high-density apple trees. 2. Determine the physical aspects of spray deposition and distribution patterns in the tree canopy achieved, as well as pesticide drift and off-target deposition, using a fixed spray system, compared with a conventional airblast sprayer. 3. Evaluate pest control efficacy and economics of use with each type of application method. Proposal Final Report 2006 Presentation 2006 |
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