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Electrostatic Application of Low-volume Microbial Insecticide Spray on Broccoli Plants1

Year: 1980

Type: article

Abstract: Use of electrostatic spray deposition for the control of insect infestation in broccoli ( Brassica oleracea L., Italica group) resulted in equal or greater control in comparison to conventional methods, and utilized ½ to 1/3 the quantity of insecticide with an 8-fold reduction in application volume. Laboratory tests documented a 1.86-fold improvement in the quantity of spray tracer deposited electrostatically onto broccoli plants as compared with conventional application.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.105.6.774

Authors: S. Edward Law, Harry A. Mills

Institution: University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pest Control Strategies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500