Detection of Fungal Diseases Optically and Pathogen Inoculum by Air Sampling

摘要: Practical solutions to measure temporal and spatial differences in the epidemics of specific fungal plant diseases are described here. For that develop from widespread airborne inoculum , timing disease control methods key. Air sampling integrated with appropriate diagnostic can be used identify quantify presence pathogen order guide spray decisions. Where already established but spatially variable severity (disease foci ), selective spraying crops is possible using different optical detection knowledge biology estimate an area latent (invisible developing) infection around foci. Spatially-selective mediated by sensors may also beneficial when there crop patches have low yield potential due other factors such as poor emergence, moisture or nutrient stress, soil compaction. Precision agriculture improve efficiency fungicide applications terms application optimise use fungicides production systems provide lowest environmental impact per unit produce while maintaining a high protection efficacy.