Pesticide Applications in Agricultural Systems

• Other Authors: Manetto, Giuseppe (Editor), Cerruto, Emanuele (Editor), Longo, Domenico (Editor), Papa, Rita (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; nozzle testing apparatus; pesticide; drop pulverization; drop size distribution; image analysis; pesticide application; pneumatic nozzle; homogeneity; airflow speed; liquid flow rate; spray drift reducing; spray quality; inhalation exposure; dermal exposure; stretcher-type power sprayers; orchards; fixed spray delivery; SSCDS; spray drift; deposition; coverage; Aedes aegypti; Leucauge argyrobapta; nontarget effects; permethrin; pyrethroid; Tetragnathidae; greenhouse; precision spraying; rover; environment protection; operator's health; consumer's safety; n/a
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The effective and efficient application of PPP in agriculture is a very complex task, involving a lot of aspects ranging from active substance properties to climatic conditions, from target structure to equipment features, from operator awareness to the reference legislative framework. Some of these...