Location: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research
2015 Annual Report
Objectives
Provide efficacy, phytotoxicity and yield data and residue samples for analyses to support the registration or re-registration of minor use pesticides for the control or modification of behavior of pests through Interregional Project No. 4. Proposed research is relevant to the NP3 04 Action Plan, Component 2 - Protection of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops,- Problem Statement 2b, Control.
Approach
Determine needs for minor use pesticides by consulting producers, processors, fieldmen, or their associations. Select pesticides for testing based on needs, efficacy, economics, and safety to the crop and its environment. Conduct studies on candidate pesticides in the field, nursery or greenhouse to obtain efficacy, phytotoxicity and yield data, and residue samples for analyses in accordance with protocols, standard operating procedures, and good laboratory practices.
Progress Report
This is the first report for this project which continues research from 0500-00007-094-00D, "Field Testing of Minor Pesticides". The project began on August 3, 2015. To date we have prepared field plots where testing of minor use pesticides will be conducted. Plans are in place for FY16 to test 15 food use and 20 ornamental trials.
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