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- The study explores the growing use of UAVs for applying plant protection products (PPPs) in paddy fields, focusing on challenges like canopy penetration, spray drift, and uneven application.
- Researchers tested two adjuvants, Wonderful Rosin and Tiandun, at six concentrations to see how they affect spray properties and the effectiveness of insecticides against rice pests.
- Results showed that using these adjuvants improved spray performance, reduced drift, and increased pest control efficacy, particularly at a concentration of 0.5%, offering insights for better UAV spraying practices in agriculture.
Article Abstract
Background: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the application of plant protection products (PPPs) in paddy fields is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Despite its growing usage, UAV spraying for rice pest control faces practical challenges, including limited canopy penetration, uneven deposition, and significant spray drift. This study investigated the impact of two tank-mix adjuvants, Wonderful Rosin (Adjuvant-1) and Tiandun (Adjuvant-2), at six volume concentrations, on the spray liquid's physicochemical properties, spray drift, plant deposition, and the biological efficacy of rice insecticides using a quadrotor UAV sprayer.
Results: The physicochemical characteristics of the spray liquid influenced spray performance and biological efficacy. Incorporating Adjuvant-1 and Adjuvant-2 led to a decrease in surface tension and contact angle while increasing the viscosity of the spray solution. These alterations in surface tension and viscosity contributed to an optimized droplet size distribution, reduced spray drift, enhanced deposition uniformity and penetration, and improved control efficacy against the rice planthopper in UAV applications. The highest control efficacy was observed at a concentration of 0.5%, showing an improvement of 35.12% (Adjuvant-1) and 20.23% (Adjuvant-2) over applications without tank-mix adjuvant 7 days after treatment.
Conclusion: The judicious selection of tank-mix adjuvants for UAV PPP applications can significantly enhance spray performance and biological efficacy in controlling rice insects. This study's findings offer valuable insights for integrating tank-mix adjuvants into UAV spraying applications. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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