Plant phenomics is a new avenue for linking plant genomics and environmental studies,
thereby improving plant breeding and management. Remote sensing techniques have …

Spraying techniques have been undergoing continuous evolution in recent decades. This
paper presents part of the research work carried out in Spain in the field of sensors for …

Droplet size, weather conditions and operational parameters of sprayers also affect the
spray coverage, absorption attachment to the target. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) …

In this study, a pesticide controlled release system with dual response characteristics of pH
and enzyme triggering was developed. Indoxacarb (IDC) was loaded into hollow …

Plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are highly adapted to terrain and
capable of efficient low-altitude spraying, will be extensively used in agricultural production …

Highlights•A CFD model of drift from orchard sprayers was developed and validated.•The
model is used to analyse effect of nozzle arrangement and fan speed on drift.•Drift reducing …

In intensive agricultural systems spray drift is one of the major potential diffuse pollution
pathways for pesticides and poses a risk to the environment. There is also increasing …

The application of pesticides to traditional and intensive olive orchards in Southern Spain
has led to environmental problems. More specifically, the lack of an accurate, useful criterion …

Spray drift is inevitable in chemical applications, drawing global attention because of its
potential environmental pollution and the risk of exposing bystanders to pesticides. This …

Striped rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis (Walker) and pink stem borer, Sesamia inferens
(Walker) are two important pests, causing substantial yield loss in rice production …