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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (27): 135-141.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb20190900608

Special Issue: 植物保护; 农业工程; 水稻

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Crop Protection with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Rice Field

Ma Jinlong(), Chen Yin   

  1. Shenzhen Yuyan Intelligent Technology Services Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Guangdong 518102
  • Received:2019-09-04 Revised:2020-05-04 Online:2020-09-25 Published:2020-09-23

Abstract:

This research focuses on exploring the efficacy of UAVs on crop protection for rice. Experiment factors include different UAVs, spray volume and flight parameters. Pre-emergence herbicides and pesticides are tested. Results show that when the spray volume is 10650 and 15000 mL/hm2, no significant difference is observed for control efficacy on weeds between UAV application and manual application. When the spray volume is 10650 and 15000 mL/hm2 in pests and disease control efficacy test, the efficacy is not affected even when the pesticide dosage is decreased by 30% at the spray volume of 15000 mL/hm2. Therefore, using UAV to apply pre-emergence herbicides and pesticides is feasible. Selecting appropriate pesticides and scientific spraying parameters can reduce pesticide usage. The application of UAVs in rice crop protection has a broad prospect.

Key words: UAV, rice, low-volume spray, weed management, pest management, pathogen control

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