Assessing the ability of image processing software to analyse spray quality on water-sensitive papers used as artificial targets

M Cunha, C Carvalho, ARS Marcal - Biosystems engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
The performance of several commercial and experimental software packages (Gotas,
StainMaster, ImageTool, StainAnalysis, AgroScan, DropletScan and Spray_imageI and II) …

Comparison of within canopy deposition for a solid set canopy delivery system (SSCDS) and an axial–fan airblast sprayer in a vineyard

R Sinha, R Ranjan, LR Khot, GA Hoheisel… - Crop Protection, 2020 - Elsevier
Solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) are novel ways of pesticide spray applications
in modern high–density orchards and vineyards. Through our prior efforts, SSCDS variants …

[HTML][HTML] Reservoir units optimization in pneumatic spray delivery-based fixed spray system for large-scale commercial adaptation

RK Sahni, R Ranjan, LR Khot, GA Hoheisel… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
A pneumatic spray delivery (PSD)-based solid set canopy delivery system (SSCDS) consists
of in-line reservoirs and micro-emitter assemblies distributed throughout perennial crop …

Drift potential from a solid set canopy delivery system and an axial–fan air–assisted sprayer during applications in grapevines

R Sinha, R Ranjan, LR Khot, GA Hoheisel… - Biosystems …, 2019 - Elsevier
Highlights•Drift was quantified for solid set canopy delivery systems and air-assisted
sprayer.•Airborne and ground spray losses were quantified at different downwind …

Effect of emitter modifications on spray performance of a solid set canopy delivery system in a high-density apple orchard

R Ranjan, R Sinha, LR Khot, GA Hoheisel… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Optimally configured solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) can provide adequate
spray performance in high-density apple orchards with a minimized risk of off-target …

Development and performance evaluation of a pneumatic solid set canopy delivery system for high-density apple orchards

R Sinha, R Ranjan, HY Bahlol, LR Khot… - Transactions of the …, 2020 - elibrary.asabe.org
Solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) are fixed spray systems that consist of a network
of permanently plumbed emitters in high-density tree-fruit orchard canopies. Most of the …

Feasibility of a Solid set canopy delivery system for efficient agrochemical delivery in vertical shoot position trained vineyards

R Sinha, LR Khot, GA Hoheisel, MJ Grieshop… - Biosystems …, 2019 - Elsevier
Solid set canopy delivery systems (SSCDS) offer advantages such as reduced off–target drift
and human exposure to chemicals compared to conventional axial–fan airblast sprayers. In …

Intelligent sprayer spray rates optimization to efficiently apply chemicals in modern apple orchards

AP Rathnayake, RK Sahni, LR Khot… - Journal of the …, 2022 - elibrary.asabe.org
Highlights Intelligent sprayers require crop canopy-specific base spray rate (SR)
adjustments. SRs can be estimated by Tree Row Volume (TRV) and Unit Canopy Row …

Pneumatic spray delivery‐based fixed spray system configuration optimization for efficient agrochemical application in modern vineyards

DG Bhalekar, RK Sahni, MJ Schrader… - Pest Management …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND The hydraulic spray delivery (HSD)‐based solid set canopy delivery system
(SSCDS) emitter configuration has been optimized for agrochemical applications in vertical …

Quantifying pesticide deposits and spray patterns at micro‐scales on apple (Malus domesticus) leaves with a view to arthropod exposure

JT Witton, MD Pickering, T Alvarez… - Pest management …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Pesticides used in commercial crop systems can adversely affect non‐
target arthropod populations. The spatial distribution of pesticide residues is rarely studied at …