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Application Technology Research Unit
The Application Technology Research Unit (ATRU) utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach in developing methods to enhance crop protection while safeguarding environmental quality, food and worker safety.
Personnel located in Wooster, OH and Toledo, OH bring together scientific principles from engineering, entomology, plant pathology and horticulture while conducting on-site, on-farm research in nurseries and greenhouses.
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Agricultural Engineering
 Develop technologies to improve the accuracy of pesticide, water, and fertilizer delivery systems.
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Horticultural Insects
 Improve knowledge and management of Japanese Beetle, White Grubs, Black Vine Weevil, and Emerald Ash Borer in nursery crops.
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Plant Pathology
 Identify pathogens and fungicide residue using Cold Field-Emission Electron Beam Analysis.
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Greenhouse Production Research(Toledo,OH)
 Study greenhouse floral production through the use of soilless media and hydroponics systems.
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| IR-4 Food Use and Ornamentals
 Pesticide registration and label expansion for ornamental and food-use crops.
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