Research

Current research projects of ILVO’s Spray Tech Group are

• Optimisation of the spray application technique in ornamental growings
• Operator exposure for greenhouse spray applications
• An integrated approach to investigate the orchard spraying process using a CFD model incorporating tree architecture
• Drift and drift reduction from field crop sprayers using an integrated approach
• Development of an efficient application of entomopathogenic nematodes in vegetables
• Spray nozzle characterisation
• Measures and innovative techniques to reduce dust drift from pesticide seed dressing during sowing
• Integration of imaging techniques for the quantitative characterization of pesticide sprays
• Post harvest application of biological control organisms (BCOs) against fruit storage disease
•  Agrobody-mediated crop protection