Project Number: 0500-00007-083-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Nov 01, 2005
End Date: Aug 31, 2010

Objective:
Provide efficacy, phytotoxicity and yield data and residue samples for analyses to support the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides for the control or modification of behavior of pests through Interregional project No. 4.

Approach:
Determination needs for minor use pesticides by consulting producers, processors, fieldman, or their associations. Select pesticides for testing based on needs, efficacy, economics, and safety to the crop and its environment. Conduct studies on candidate pesticides in the field, nursery or greenhouse to obtain efficacy, phytotoxicity and yield data, and residue samples for analyses in accordance with protocols, standard operating procedures, and good laboratory practices. Replacing 0500-00007-052-00D (06/2003) and 0500-00007-068-00D (11/2005).