plant protection Articles
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Regional Analysis of use Patterns of Plant Protection Products in Six EU Countries
Abstract This study followed a review conducted by LEI-DLO in Phase 1 of the project on possibilities for future EU environmental policy on plant protection products (PES-A). In their review LEO-DLO suggested three avenues for investigation: Areas of more than moderate use of plant protection products: Germany - Nordrhein Westfallen, Rheinland Pfalz, Berlin France - Champagne-Ardennes, ...
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Pesticide Data Compensation in the EU and Canada
The European Union in recent years has promulgated new regulations to set forth the procedures by which pesticides (called biocides and plant protectants in the EU) are registered and how companies can address issues related to the citation and compensation of data submitted that support those pesticide registrations. Canada also recently issued regulations setting forth new requirements on how ...
By Acta Group
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Pesticide Data Compensation in the EU and Canada
The European Union in recent years has promulgated new regulations to set forth the procedures by which pesticides (called biocides and plant protectants in the EU) are registered and how companies can address issues related to the citation and compensation of data submitted that support those pesticide registrations. Canada also recently issued regulations setting forth new requirements on how ...
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Re‐calibration of the earthworm tier 1 risk assessment of plant protection products
In the first step of the earthworm risk assessment for plant protection products the risk is assessed by comparing the no‐observed effect levels (NOEL) from the laboratory reproduction tests with the predicted exposure of the plant protection product in soil while applying a trigger value (assessment factor; AF) to cover uncertainties. If this indicates a potential risk, field studies are ...
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Possibilities for Future EC Environmental Policy on Plant Protection Products
Abstract This report presents the results of a study to examine and evaluate the economic, environmental and social benefits of plant protection products (PPPs) in agriculture with the main emphasis on the economic aspects. The approach followed was to carry out four case studies - each covering a single crop in a specific region of major production-comparing standard, integrated and organic ...
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Development of Waste Sawdust as a plant protection material for horticulture and agriculture
Untitled Document Lignin is one of the major wastes of modern society, in the form of wood waste such as sawdust. In nature, lignin is slowly digested to soil humus. This project is to ascertain whether sawdust could be digested into a plant protection material. The value of this would be that it would control some pests and diseases without being a pesticide nor fertilizer. ...
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An evaluation of fish early life stage tests for predicting reproductive and longer term toxicity from plant protection product active substances
The chronic toxicity of chemicals to fish is routinely assessed by using fish early life stage (ELS) test results. Fish full lifecycle (FLC) tests are generally only required when toxicity, bioaccumulation, and persistence triggers are met, or when there is a suspicion of potential endocrine disrupting properties. This regulatory approach is based on a relationship between the results of fish ...
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Australian Lychee Growers to Export to US
Lychees are a sub-tropical fruit grown in tropical Far North Queensland, Central Queensland, South East Queensland and Northern NSW. Australia has the longest lychee season in the world which begins in late October and finishes around late March and produces around 3000 tonnes each year. The new US trial has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of ...
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Genetic diversity among U.S. sunflower inbreds and hybrids: Assessing probability of ancestry and potential for use in plant variety protection
We report on the ability of microsatellites or simple sequence repeats (SSRs) to discriminate sunflower (Helianthus spp.) inbred lines and hybrids that are well adapted and widely used in the United States. Associations of inbreds were consistent with known pedigrees; groupings were often consistent with designations as either female or male parents. All of the hybrids were uniquely identified; ...
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The California rice cropping system: agronomic and natural resource issues for long-term sustainability
California rice is produced on approximately 200,000 ha mostly in the Sacramento Valley. The crop is planted in April/May and harvested in September/October. The growing season is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with negligible rainfall, high solar radiation, and relatively cold nighttime temperatures, thus yields may exceed 9 t ha−1, 20% above the US average. California is a ...
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Saving two birds with one stone — using active substance avian acute toxicity data to predict formulated plant protection product toxicity
Environmental safety assessments for exposure of birds require the provision of acute avian toxicity data on both the pesticidal active substance and formulated products. As an example, in Europe testing on the formulated product is waived using an assessment of data for the constituent active substance(s). Globally this is often not the case as some countries require acute toxicity tests with ...
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PP Deer Fencing
Polypropylene Deer Fencing Barrier The plastic extruded mesh range is available in sizes from 1m wide up to 2m wide, and in small, medium and large mesh apertures. Stretched PP mesh has a multitude of uses including fruit cage mesh, garden mesh, anti-bird mesh, plant support mesh, sports high ball stops, deer fence, litter fencing, general garden fencing mesh, climbing plant support, and plant ...
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Wood Pallet Sterilization a Requirement for International Shipments
Wooden pallets are commonly used to ship products, providing an easy solution for loading and unloading shipments both domestically and internationally. However, when it comes to international shipments, wooden pallets must be sterilization to prevent the spread of wood-borne insects and diseases. This requirement is strictly enforced by the International Standards for Phytosanitary (ISPM 15), ...
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AG Drone Motor Series
24v Brushless Motor Series With standardization of UAV industry segment, the requirements of user are growing rapidly. TTF, is now releasing P series motors for agricultural application with powerful thrust and high performance after tremendous tests. P series 24 volt brushless motors are capable of working in demanding environment with reliability and long service life. More Thrust Weight ...
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Intellectual property and biotechnology: trade interests of developing countries
Biotechnology has the potential to provide the answers to some of the developing world's most intractable problems. There is scope for developing countries to interpret the provisions of the WTO TRIPS Agreement on biotechnology at different levels, as evidenced by differing interpretations in the developed world. Equally, however, demands of developing countries on biodiversity-related issues can ...
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Population‐level effects and recovery of aquatic invertebrates after multiple applications of an insecticide
Standard risk assessment of plant protection products (PPP) combines ‘worst‐case’ exposure scenarios with effect thresholds using assessment (safety) factors to account for uncertainties. If needed, risks can be addressed applying more realistic conditions at higher tiers, which refine exposure and/or effect assessments using additional data. However, it is not possible to investigate the wide ...
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European Court of Justice Dismisses Case Regarding Confidential Treatment of Information Submitted to EFSA
On June 3, 2015, the General Court of the European Court of Justice issued a ruling in Luxembourg Pamol (Cyprus) Ltd. and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. (Luxembourg) vs. European Commission regarding the publication of information by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in its peer reviewed draft assessment report of potassium phosphonate that Luxembourg claimed as confidential. The case was ...
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What is it about this soil that protects plants from devastating disease?
Figuring out why certain soils keep plant parasites at bay could be a boon for agriculture around the globe Plants around the world are constantly under attack — often with big implications for humans. In the 1960s, millions of elm trees in Britain, France and the U.S. fell victim to Dutch elm disease, which clogs the vessels that carry life-giving water to the trees’ leaves. ...
By Ensia
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Rural communities and protected area management in the Mount Cameroon Region of West Africa
This study is aimed at highlighting aspects of the management of protected areas within rural communities in the Mount Cameroon Region of West Africa. The region is characterised by rapid exploration of the natural forest through illegal practices of poaching. This has led to the rapid extinction of animals such as the drills. This has been a major problem as it impedes sustainable forest ...
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Fluralaner, Expected To Be Developed As A Pesticide
Fluralaner is a systemic insecticide and acaricide that can be administered orally or topically. Bravecto is the trade name. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for flea treatment in dogs under the trade name Bravecto in May 2014 and for topical treatment in cats in November 2019. Fluralaner is a novel isooxazoline broad-spectrum insecticide that acts on γ-aminobutyric ...
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