Browsing by Subject "Pesticides"
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(2022-04-20)Understanding and preventing post-harvest losses are very crucial if we want to feed the world's growing population. Callosobruchus maculatus, also known as the "cowpea weevil," is a common pest in stored grains. This pest ...
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(2004-02-05)This easy-to-use guide gives mixing instructions for sprays to control huisache, mesquite, redberry cedar, saltcedar, tallowtree and yucca and to treat hardwood cut stumps. It can easily be attached to a sprayer if desired
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(2000-07-05)This pocket-sized guide gives step-by-step instructions for calibrating ground sprayers. Tables provide instructions, examples and sample formulas for determining speed of application, flow rate and the amount of pesticide ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)Lethal methyl parathion (MP) intoxication and recovery from nonlethal MP intoxication was investigated in 3 feral rodent species as well as their laboratory animal counterparts. The study animals were laboratory Sprague-Dawley ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1992)Research was conducted to develop and evaluate a chemical injection system for aerial spraying. A high pressure injection system was installed on the aircraft and performance was evaluated. Chemical formulation rate was ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1981)Pesticides are a significant input into commercial agriculture. In 1964, 89 percent of the citrus acreage in the U.S. was treated with pesticides. By 1975, pesticide treated acreage had increased to 97 percent. Total ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2008-10-10)The western burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea, is a Federal Species of Concern, whose numbers and range have been drastically reduced from historic levels in Texas. Burrowing owls roost and forage in agricultural ...
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(2000-04-25)Many pesticides targeted for assessment under the Food Quality Protection Act are essential to the production of potatoes, onions, cabbage and watermelon in Texas. This comprehensive study looks at pesticides that might ...
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(2008-10-31)Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis ...
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(2008-09-22)To protect our water supplies, pesticides must be used carefully. This publication explains the how to use, store, handle, and dispose of pesticides properly. Trifold brochure.
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(1997-06-30)In order to keep our water supplies safe from pesticide contamination, we must understand which pesticide properties affect water quality, and how. The subject is complex, as properties such as pesticide class, formulation, ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1985)A plasmid (pCMS1) of approximately 51 Kbp was isolated from a Pseudomonas diminuta strain (PD3) known to constitutively degrade a variety of organophosphate pesticides, including parathion. The plasmid was sized and partially ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1989)The phosphotriesterase from the soil bacterium Pseudomonas diminuta has been purified to homogeneity from two different expression systems using only three chromatographic steps. This represents the first total purification ...
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(1999-10-07)Many agricultural practices can reduce the entry of herbicides into surface waters, including reducing the rate used and properly timing applications. Other practices, such as terracing and furrow diking, can reduce water ...
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(1999-10-07)Atrazine is the most widely used herbicide in Texas corn and grain sorghum production. It is also used in lawn products. Atrazine can run off the site of application and enter surface water if applied incorrectly, but it ...
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(2008-06-10)This bulletin lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the High Plains, Rolling Plains and Trans Pecos areas of Texas. This publication should be used in ...
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(2008-04-29)This bulletin lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. This publication should be used in conjunction with publiation ...
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(2008-06-19)This publication lists suggested insecticides (by brand name) and application rates for controlling cotton pests found in the Southern, Eastern and Blackland areas of Texas. This publication should be used in conjunction ...
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(1997-08-29)Proper pesticide management is important to preventing ground water contamination. This publication contains helpful information about pesticide storage facilities, mixing and loading practices, and spill cleanup. A chart ...
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(2016-08-31)Climate plays an influential part in decision making by farmers by influencing the need and effectiveness of some inputs such as pesticides as well as expected yields. We look at the effect of climate variables and GMO ...