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Research Project:
Harvest Preparation Demonstration and Tests Using Prototype Thermal Defoliator
Location: Cotton Ginning Research
Project Number: 6235-41000-006-12
Project Type:
Trust
Start Date: Jul 01, 2005
End Date: Jun 30, 2010
Objective:
Obtain entomologic, physiologic and economic data, remote sensing images and textile quality information to compare commercial-scale non-chemical harvest preparation to conventional late-season chemicals used for cotton defoliation, desiccation and insect control.
Approach:
Eight field demonstrations/trials are planned with ARS, University and Extension scientists in four states. Apparatus is being constructed by Ag Industrial, Inc., Lodi, CA.
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Last Modified: 05/08/2009
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