Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:34:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2003-06-17Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:04:55Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 ferreira_mc_dr_jabo.pdf: 878678 bytes, checksum: c7d9ef85f62c02e7e3944ad23533b794 (MD5) / O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar a cobertura mínima necessária ao controle do ácaro Brevipalpus phoenicis. O trabalho foi conduzido no Depto. Fitossanidade - UNESP, Jaboticabal, em frutos de laranja infestados artificialmente com ácaros criados em câmara climatizada. Testou-se o efeito residual e tópico de propargite e verificou-se que o acaricida possui ambos os efeitos. Investigou-se o efeito da cobertura de frutos com pulverização da calda dos acaricidas: cyhexatin, óxido de fenbutatina, dinocap e propargite na concentração comercial e metade desta. Verificaram-se efeitos diferenciados, sendo a maior eficiência verificada para o cyhexatin e a maior migração dos ácaros da área tratada para o óxido de fenbutatina. Neste ensaio foi confirmado que quanto maior a área do fruto tratada maior a mortalidade dos ácaros. Determinou-se, então a cobertura mínima com base no tamanho e número de gotas a ser depositada para obtenção de controle satisfatório do ácaro. Utilizou-se o acaricida propargite nas concentrações de 0,036%, 0,072%, com e sem espalhante-adesionante e 0,144% sem espalhante-adesionante. Verificou-se que a adição do espalhante-adesionante prejudicou o efeito acaricida da calda. A cobertura mínima necessária para o controle do ácaro com a calda de propargite a 0,072% determinada no trabalho, foi resultante de 18 gotas de 293 æm por centímetro quadrado. / The aim of this research work was to identify the minimum adequate spray coverage number and size to control the mite Brevipalpus phoenicis. The research was conducted at Department of Crop Protection - UNESP, Jaboticabal, using oranges artificially infested by mites reared in a controlled chamber. Residual and topical actions of propargite were tested and it was observed that the mitecide has both of effects. Effects of fruit coverage with spray of mitecides: cyhexatin, fenbutatin oxide, dinocap and propargite were investigated using the commercially recommended dosage rate and half of this dosage. It was verified that the effects varied being cyhexatin the most effective and fenbutatin oxide causing more escape of mites from treated area. In this trial was confirmed that larger the sprayed area higher was the mortality of mites. Minimum effective coverage was studied using 0.036% and 0.072% propargite solution, with and without spreader-sticker and 0.144% without the spreader-sticker. It was verified that addition of the spreader-sticker had detrimental effect on mitecide action. The minimum spray coverage to achieve control of the mite using 0.072% propargite solution determined in this work is 18 droplets of 293 æm per square centimeter.

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Resumo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi identificar a cobertura mínima necessária ao controle do ácaro Brevipalpus phoenicis. O trabalho foi conduzido no Depto. Fitossanidade - UNESP, Jaboticabal, em frutos de laranja infestados artificialmente com ácaros criados em câmara climatizada. Testou-se o efeito residual e tópico de propargite e verificou-se que o acaricida possui ambos os efeitos. Investigou-se o efeito da cobertura de frutos com pulverização da calda dos acaricidas: cyhexatin, óxido de fenbutatina, dinocap e propargite na concentração comercial e metade desta. Verificaram-se efeitos diferenciados, sendo a maior eficiência verificada para o cyhexatin e a maior migração dos ácaros da área tratada para o óxido de fenbutatina. Neste ensaio foi confirmado que quanto maior a área do fruto tratada maior a mortalidade dos ácaros. Determinou-se, então a cobertura mínima com base no tamanho e número de gotas a ser depositada para obtenção de controle satisfatório do ácaro. Utilizou-se o acaricida propargite nas concentrações de 0,036%, 0,072%, com e sem espalhante-adesionante e 0,144% sem espalhante-adesionante. Verificou-se que a adição do espalhante-adesionante prejudicou o efeito acaricida da calda. A cobertura mínima necessária para o controle do ácaro com a calda de propargite a 0,072% determinada no trabalho, foi resultante de 18 gotas de 293 æm por centímetro quadrado. / Abstract: The aim of this research work was to identify the minimum adequate spray coverage number and size to control the mite Brevipalpus phoenicis. The research was conducted at Department of Crop Protection - UNESP, Jaboticabal, using oranges artificially infested by mites reared in a controlled chamber. Residual and topical actions of propargite were tested and it was observed that the mitecide has both of effects. Effects of fruit coverage with spray of mitecides: cyhexatin, fenbutatin oxide, dinocap and propargite were investigated using the commercially recommended dosage rate and half of this dosage. It was verified that the effects varied being cyhexatin the most effective and fenbutatin oxide causing more escape of mites from treated area. In this trial was confirmed that larger the sprayed area higher was the mortality of mites. Minimum effective coverage was studied using 0.036% and 0.072% propargite solution, with and without spreader-sticker and 0.144% without the spreader-sticker. It was verified that addition of the spreader-sticker had detrimental effect on mitecide action. The minimum spray coverage to achieve control of the mite using 0.072% propargite solution determined in this work is 18 droplets of 293 æm per square centimeter. / Orientador: Tomassa Matuo / Coorientador: Carlos Amadeu Leite Oliveira / Banca: Hamilton Humberto Ramos / Banca: Casimiro Dias Gadanha Júnior / Banca: Ulisses Rocha Antuniassi / Banca: Carlos Gilberto Raetano / Doutor

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar e comparar dois sistemas de aplicação de agrotóxicos em citros visando à redução do volume de aplicação com base no estudo da quantidade de produto que permanece no alvo (deposição) e análise das gotas. Na citricultura utilizam-se altos volumes de aplicação (de 2000 a 5000 L.ha-1) para o controle de pragas e doenças incrementando os custos operacionais, por esse motivo, atualmente vem-se desenvolvendo diversos sistemas de aplicação com tecnologia sofisticada visando diminuir esses volumes para 200 ou 500 L.ha-1 mas permitindo que a quantidade de produto depositado no alvo seja eficaz no controle de pragas e doenças. Procuramos avaliar dois sistemas de aplicação de agrotóxicos com um pulverizador de jato transportado. Os sistemas de aplicação utilizaram os atomizadores rotativos de discos e os bicos hidráulicos para efeito comparativo do desempenho. Foi realizada uma pulverização em duas passadas para cada sistema sobre uma amostra de quatro árvores. Utilizaram-se papéis hidrosensíveis, folhas e placas de vidro para a coleta dos dados. Para a análise da gota utilizou-se o software de leitura visual e-Sprinkle e a análise de deposição foi realizada com cromatografia gasosa e cromatografia de permeação em gel. Concluiu-se que o sistema de aplicação com atomizadores rotativos mostrou resultados favoráveis de deposição quando comparado com o sistema de aplicação com bicos hidráulicos, uma vez que esses resultados não foram significativamente diferentes. O que resulta bastante importante é que o sistema de aplicação com atomizadores rotativos utilizou um quinto do volume de aplicação quando comparado ao sistema com bicos hidráulicos, pelo que se deve considerar de vital importância o aspecto econômico para trabalhos complementares. / The aim of the work was to evaluate and compare two application spray systems of pesticides in citrus, aiming the reduction of the application volume rate in based in the amount of product that remains in the target (spray deposition) and distribution of the drops. Actually in the citrus orchard high application volumes rates for the pest control are used increasing the operational costs. The application system must be based in sophisticated technology to reduce the application volumes rates and also be efficient in the pest control. For such we evaluated two pesticides application systems with an air carrier sprayer. The application systems used were the rotary discs atomizers and the hydraulic nozzles, to compare the performance based in the applied volume rates, spray deposition and droplets distribution. A spraying run for each system was performed on a random sample of four trees for each system, water-sensitive papers, leaves and glass slides had been used for data collection. The water-sensitive papers were analyzed with visual imaging software (e-Sprinkle) and the spray deposition was analyzed with gas chromatography and gel permeation chromatography. The application system with rotary discs atomizers used reduced application volumes rates and had less deposit than hydraulic nozzles but did not significantly differents. Those results were important because the application system with rotary discs atomizers only used fifth of the application volume rate compared with hydraulic nozzles, must be consider of vital importance the economical aspect to complementary works.

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar e comparar dois sistemas de aplicação de agrotóxicos em citros visando à redução do volume de aplicação com base no estudo da quantidade de produto que permanece no alvo (deposição) e análise das gotas. Na citricultura utilizam-se altos volumes de aplicação (de 2000 a 5000 L.ha-1) para o controle de pragas e doenças incrementando os custos operacionais, por esse motivo, atualmente vem-se desenvolvendo diversos sistemas de aplicação com tecnologia sofisticada visando diminuir esses volumes para 200 ou 500 L.ha-1 mas permitindo que a quantidade de produto depositado no alvo seja eficaz no controle de pragas e doenças. Procuramos avaliar dois sistemas de aplicação de agrotóxicos com um pulverizador de jato transportado. Os sistemas de aplicação utilizaram os atomizadores rotativos de discos e os bicos hidráulicos para efeito comparativo do desempenho. Foi realizada uma pulverização em duas passadas para cada sistema sobre uma amostra de quatro árvores. Utilizaram-se papéis hidrosensíveis, folhas e placas de vidro para a coleta dos dados. Para a análise da gota utilizou-se o software de leitura visual e-Sprinkle e a análise de deposição foi realizada com cromatografia gasosa e cromatografia de permeação em gel. Concluiu-se que o sistema de aplicação com atomizadores rotativos mostrou resultados favoráveis de deposição quando comparado com o sistema de aplicação com bicos hidráulicos, uma vez que esses resultados não foram significativamente diferentes. O que resulta bastante importante é que o sistema de aplicação com atomizadores rotativos utilizou um quinto do volume de aplicação quando comparado ao sistema com bicos hidráulicos, pelo que se deve considerar de vital importância o aspecto econômico para trabalhos complementares. / The aim of the work was to evaluate and compare two application spray systems of pesticides in citrus, aiming the reduction of the application volume rate in based in the amount of product that remains in the target (spray deposition) and distribution of the drops. Actually in the citrus orchard high application volumes rates for the pest control are used increasing the operational costs. The application system must be based in sophisticated technology to reduce the application volumes rates and also be efficient in the pest control. For such we evaluated two pesticides application systems with an air carrier sprayer. The application systems used were the rotary discs atomizers and the hydraulic nozzles, to compare the performance based in the applied volume rates, spray deposition and droplets distribution. A spraying run for each system was performed on a random sample of four trees for each system, water-sensitive papers, leaves and glass slides had been used for data collection. The water-sensitive papers were analyzed with visual imaging software (e-Sprinkle) and the spray deposition was analyzed with gas chromatography and gel permeation chromatography. The application system with rotary discs atomizers used reduced application volumes rates and had less deposit than hydraulic nozzles but did not significantly differents. Those results were important because the application system with rotary discs atomizers only used fifth of the application volume rate compared with hydraulic nozzles, must be consider of vital importance the economical aspect to complementary works.

In past studies, several techniques have been employed to create microscopic features on relatively simple surfaces. Of these, lithography-based techniques have proven effective at manufacturing large fields of deterministic microasperities and microcavities on planar and cylindrical substrates. The present study focuses on adapting UV-lithography to a more complex substrate. Machined from stainless steel, a conical mold insert introduces an interesting geometry designed for the injection molding of radial lip seal elastomer. The distinct shape of this mold insert poises unique challenges to a conventional lithography procedure. Spray application is investigated as a feasible means to deposit layers of photoresist on the surface. An appropriate masking element is designed and created to facilitate transfer of a particular pattern via UV exposure. A clamping technique is implemented to align and secure the photomask. These techniques are incorporated into a three-day process, and results are obtained through optical microscopy and light interferometry. By applying Design of Experiments (DOE) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), significant process variables are indentified. Based on these findings, refinements to the process are enabled and future considerations are made evident.

Thesis (PhD(Agric))--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite adherence to fungicide spray schedules and label recommendations, table and wine grape producers invariably suffer crop losses when environmental conditions are conducive to fruit and foliar pathogens. Registered fungicides are effective and poor control is often attributed to: 1) improper spray timing, 2) reduced sensitivity to fungicides in the pathogen populations, and 3) poor spray deposition. Spray timing, management of fungicide resistance and the epidemiology of Botrytis cinerea have been thoroughly researched under South African conditions on grape crops. However, limited research regarding spray deposition exists in South Africa, probably due to a lack of proper spray deposition assessment protocols. To determine minimum spray deposition quantity and quality levels needed for effective B. cinerea control, bunches and leaves of table (Waltham Cross) and wine grapes (Chenin blanc) were sprayed at various stages using different volumes with a precision spray gun. A deposition assessment protocol using fluorometry, photomicrography and digital image analyses was improved. Deposition values correlated favourably with Botrytis infection. Increasing spray volume increased spray deposition; however, at a certain point, deposition quality remained constant and B. cinerea infections did not decrease significantly with increasing spray volume, indicating the importance of both spray deposition quantity and quality. Fluorescent pigment area that effected 75% control of B. cinerea infection (FPC75 values) was calculated for leaves, pedicels and receptacles at different growth stages. The FPC75 values obtained in this study can be used as benchmarks to evaluate future spray application. In order to study the optimisation of spray deposition with existing application technology (air blast and air shear sprayers) in commercial vineyards, spray deposition quantity and quality values were assessed from leaves and structural bunch parts of wine (Chenin blanc) and table grapes (Waltham Cross) and compared with FPC75 values. Spray trials were conducted at different growth stages at current best-practice recommendations, and with a range of spray volumes but with spray mixture concentration amended accordingly (i.e. fixed dosage per hectare). Spray trails indicated that deposition levels following current best-practice spray application were sub-optimal to control B. cinerea infections on bunches and leaves. Deposition values between air blast and air shear sprayers were generally similar. The air blast sprayer resulted in higher deposition levels with diluted spraying and increased spray volume; however, when dosage per hectare was kept constant, no significant differences were calculated between spray volumes (250-1000 L/ha), indicating that this sprayer can as effectively but more efficiently be used at lower spray volume. The air shear were not as efficient at higher spray volumes (>500 L/ha), but was superior at low volume concentrate application (≈250 L/ha at 4× concentration). This study clearly demonstrated the efficacy and cost-saving potential in optimising spray application with respect to application technology. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Wingerdprodusente kan oesverliese ondervind indien omgewingstoestande bevorderlik is vir swampatogene. Siektes word onvoldoende beheer ten spyte van die nakoming van korrekte swamdoder aanbevelings. Geregistreerde swamdoders is effektief, mits die vatbare plantdele voldoende spuitbedekking ontvang. Onvoldoende siekte beheer kan gewoonlik toegeskryf word aan: 1) verkeerde spuit tydsberekening, 2) vermindere sensitiwiteit in patogeen-populasies teen swamdoders, en 3) swak spuitbedekking. Spuit tydsberekening, die bestuur van weerstand teen swamdoders en die epidemiologie van Botrytis cinerea is deeglik onder Suid-Afrikaanse toestande nagevors. Nietemin is daar beperkte navorsing oor spuitbedekking, waarskynlik weens 'n gebrek aan behoorlike spuitbedekking assesseringsprotokol. Om te bepaal hoeveel spuitbedekking (% area bedek deur fluoresserende pigment) nodig is om 75% van B. cinerea infeksies (FPC75 waardes) op vatbare wingerddele te beheer, is druiwetrosse en blare van tafel- en wyndruiwe (Waltham Cross en Chenin blanc, onderskeidelik) op verskillende groei stadiums en spuitvolumes in die laboratorium gespuit. ‘n Assesseringsprotokol van spuitbedekking op vatbare druifdele en blare is ontwikkel deur gebruik te maak van fluorometrie, fotomikrografie en digitale beeldanalise. Spuitbedekking het goed met Botrytis infeksies gekorreleer. Toenemende spuitvolume het bedekking laat toeneem, maar egter net tot 'n sekere punt, waar die kwantiteit van die bedekking nog toegeneem het, maar die kwaliteit van bedekking en B. cinerea infeksies nie beduidend toegeneem het nie. Dit is ‘n aanduiding van die belangrikheid van beide die kwantiteit en kwaliteit van spuitbedekking. Die FPC75 waardes wat in hierdie studie verkry is, kan as drempelwaardes om toekomstige spuittoediening te evalueer, gebruik word. Ten einde spuitbedekking met bestaande tegnologie (druk en waaierpomp spuitmasjiene) te optimiseer, is kommersiële wyn- en tafeldruiwe (Chenin blanc en Waltham Cross, onderskeidelik), volgens huidige spuit aanbevelings vir wingerde tydens verskillende groeistadiums en met ‘n reeks van verskillende spuitvolumes gespuit. Die konsentrasie van die spuitmengsel is dienooreenkomstig gewysig, i.t.v. ‘n vaste dosis per hektaar ongeag die spuitvolume. Bedekkingswaardes is met FPC75 waardes vergelyk en het aangedui dat kommersiële spuit aanbevelings aan produsente sal lei tot sub-optimale beheer van B. cinerea op beide blare en druiwetrosse. In die algemeen was bedekkingswaardes vir beide druk- en waaierpomp spuitmasjiene soortgelyk. Vir die waaierpomp teen verskillende spuitvolumes en aanbevole konsentrasie het ‘n toename in spuitvolumes tot hoër beddekingswaardes gelei, maar indien die dosis per hektaar van die spuitmengsel konstant behou is, is geen betekenisvolle verskille tussen spuitvolumes (250-1000 L/ha) voorspel nie. Hierdie dui aan dat die waaierpomp net so doeltreffend, maar meer effektief teen laer spuitvolumes gebruik kan word. Die drukpomp was nie so doeltreffend teen hoër spuitvolumes (> 500 L/ha) nie, maar was aansienlik beter by lae volume konsentraat toediening (≈ 250 L/ha op 4 × konsentrasie). Die studie toon duidelik die doeltreffendheid en moontlike kostebesparing moontlikhede deur bespuiting relatief tot bespuitingstegnologie te optimiseer. / Department of Plant Pathology, National Research Foundation, THRIP, Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust, Winetech, Bayer, BASF, Dow Agrosciences, DuPont, Syngenta, Nexus, Terason, UAP and Wenkem for financial assistance