Variable-rate application of nematicides to fetch better cotton yield
14 Dec '06
1 min read
Variable-rate application of nematicides will be helpful in reducing cost as well as improving cotton yield, a study by experts revealed.
For South Carolina, nematode damages average 5.36 percent of cotton crop per year. While national average of cotton loss by nematode is 2.13 percent from 1952 to 2002.
This method can be most useful at fields with sandy soils where nematodes can thrive.
According to research conducted, there was no loss or little loss of yield in less sandy soils.
While by the variable-rate application of Termik there was 5 percent higher yield and34 percent lower nematicide use compared to a blanket rate of Temik.
Even variable-rate Telone also increased yield by 5 percent and 75 percent lower nematicide use compared to standard application.
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