Since the initial use of Bordeaux mixture in 1885 for plant disease control, a large number of
copper-based antimicrobial compounds (CBACs) have been developed and applied for …

Agriculture is one of the economic sectors that affect climate change contributing to
greenhouse gas emissions directly and indirectly. There is a trend of agricultural …

Pesticides are essential for removing plant pests and sustaining good yields on agricultural
land. Excessive use has detrimental repercussions, such as the depletion of soil fertility and …

With the advances in electronic and information technologies, various sensing systems have
been developed for specialty crop production around the world. Accurate information …

This paper presents the foundations and applications in agriculture of the main systems
used for the geometrical characterization of tree plantations, including systems based on …

In recent years, LIDAR (light detection and ranging) sensors have been widely used to
measure environmental parameters such as the structural characteristics of trees, crops and …

Canopy characterization is a key factor to improve pesticide application methods in tree
crops and vineyards. Development of quick, easy and efficient methods to determine the …

Horticulture crops play significant role in improving the productivity of land, generating
employment, enhancing exports, improving economic conditions of the farmers and …

Chemical application of nutrients and pesticides is one of the most important processes in
agricultural production, but also one of the most dangerous agricultural operations. To …

Pulse width modulation (PWM) technology is recently introduced into orchard air-blast
sprayers to achieve precision applications of plant protection products and reduce risks to …