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Description: This study performed a field evaluation of a novel precision spot applicator for granular agrochemicals. Specifically, the design was assessed for its ability to selectively apply Casoron? G4 to patches of hair fescue in wild blueberry fields. Sticky traps were placed in both target and non-target locations within the field, and predeveloped prescriptions were followed. The system demonstrated promising performance, with accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and specificity rates of 95%, 91%, 99%, and 91%, respectively. The system's potential to spot apply Casoron? G4 while maintaining comparable hair fescue management to conventional broadcast application was also evaluated. There were no significant differences in hair fescue vegetative tuft counts between spot and broadcast applications (p < 0.05 at all sites). Overall, the system's performance was highly encouraging, marking the first successful development of a precision spot applicator for any cropping system. For wild blueberry cultivation, this system has the potential to significantly reduce the cost of granular agrochemical applications while offering a cost-effective solution for managing hair fescue.

Keywords: Herbicide, Spot application, Granular, Blueberry, Mechanization
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Date: 2024-07-07
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Conference name: CSBE/SCGAB 2023 Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 7-10 July 2024.
Session name: Refreshment Break & Poster Session

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Coverage: North_America
Language 1: en
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Rights: Canadian Society for Bioengineering
Notes:1: Dalhousie University, Canada; 2: University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
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