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Research Project: Field Trials to Develop Data on Crop Protection Chemicals for Vegetable and Specialty Crops

Location: Integrated Farming and Natural Resources Research

Project Number: 500-7-069-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Jul 28, 2003
End Date: Aug 31, 2005

Objective:
Conduct field trials and collect residue samples to provide data for supporting petitions for pesticide tolerance in vegetable, melon, and specialty crops. Generate and submit data on phytotoxicity, crop and pest response to pesticides for the purpose of expanding registration labeling in food, ornamental, and specialty crops to IR-4 headquarters.

Approach:
Evalute needs for crop protection chemicals in minor acreage crops by consulting growers and grower associations. Submit requests for pesticide clearance through IR-4 sponsor. Conduct field trials, apply pesticides, harvest and ship residue samples according to study protocols, standard operating procedures, and good laboratory practices to ensure compliance with EPA regulations for the magnitude of residue and efficacy/phytotoxicity studies.

 
Project Team
Bradford, Joe

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