A six-row tractor mounted microcoprocessor based herbicide applicator for weed control in row crops

摘要

Chemical measure of weed control includes the use of herbicides (selective or nonselective) at various stages of plant growth. Different methods are adopted to apply these chemicals, spraying being the most common. However, with a large volume of liquid often required and the hazard of environmental pollution, caused by drift of the chemicals, there is a need for an efficient method of controlling weeds without the risk of herbicide drift with minimal impact on non-target plants. If this can be achieved, such practices would result in lower environmental loading and increased profitability in the agricultural production sector.