Transactions of the ASAE · 1987 · 21 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAgricultural EngineeringHorticultural SciencesCrop ProtectionSilvopastureSurface EngineeringSpray CoverageSpray DepositionDroplet Deposition EfficiencyDroplet Size ControlFoliar Spray ApplicationsParticle Deposition EfficiencySpray Deposition AssessmentSpray Deposition EfficiencySpray Deposition MeasurementSpray Droplet Deposition
ABSTRACT THE purpose of this study was to develop a methodology for fast and accurate assessment of deposition efficiency for foliar spray applications. Two criteria were used to evaluate deposition efficiency: percent of material deposited on leaf surfaces and, percent coverage of water sensitive targets. Using this methodology, the highest deposition efficiency on washed citrus leaves was obtained when spray droplets were approximately 400 jum in diameter.