Project Number: 0500-00007-084-01
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: May 01, 2004
End Date: Apr 30, 2009

Objective:
The objective of this cooperative research project is to obtain data and specific vegetable samples with residue of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides applied to the vegetable crops in support of the National IR-4 program.

Approach:
Field trials of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicide applications will be conducted on selected vegetable crops. Research will be conducted according to good laboratory practices, using protocols prescribed by the National IR-4 Program. Vegetable samples will be assayed for residues by appropriate federal, state, or private laboratories.