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.