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The Effects of Wind on Delivery Patterns of Nozzles used for Weed Spraying

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

M. J. Morgan
Affiliation:
Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Agronomist and Asst. Director, Agricultural Experiment Stations, State College of Washington, Pullman
L. W. Rasmussen
Affiliation:
Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Agronomist and Asst. Director, Agricultural Experiment Stations, State College of Washington, Pullman
L. W. Orton
Affiliation:
Agronomy Dept., State College of Washington, Pullman
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Growth regulating type herbicides have been found to be effective when applied in low volume sprays. Uniformity of spray application has become a paramount requirement because of the high concentration of the spray solution. Volumes of one to ten gallons of solution per acre are not uncommon. Low volume application requires good design, construction, and operation of equipment. Air movement, temperature, and humidity also influence the spray deposition.

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Research Article
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Weeds , Volume 5 , Issue 4 , October 1957 , pp. 350 - 361
Copyright
Copyright © 1957 Weed Science Society of America 

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