DUST DRIFT MITIGATING DEVICES APPLIED ON PRECISION PNEUMATIC SEED DRILLS: A MINI-REVIEW
DISPOSITIVI PER LA MITIGAZIONE DELLA DERIVA DELLE POLVERI APPLICATI ALLE SEMINATRICI PNEUMATICHE: UNA MINI REVIEW
DOI : https://doi.org/10.35633/inmateh-58-30
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Abstract
The treatment of seed (seed dressing) is an effective way to control pests and diseases in the early stages of plant life. However, during sowing operations, emission of abraded pesticide-containing dust particles can occur, causing contamination of air, water and other natural resources, including honeybees and other pollinating insects. Among several factors involved in dust drift, a central role is played by the seeder machines. This review article presents an overview of various aspects linked to the phenomenon of dust emission and drift from pesticide seed dressing during sowing and its consequences. The review focuses on the dust drift mitigating devices applied on precision pneumatic drills, highlighting the contribution of agricultural engineering studies on this specific topic.
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