Advances in Precision Pesticide Spraying Technology and Equipment

Dear Colleagues,

Pest control is an important management approach for achieving high crop yields and ensuring the quality of agricultural products. The application of plant protection products (PPPs) is the primary method for crop pest and disease control today. In the foreseeable future, pesticide spraying will remain indispensable, especially in the context of the growing demand for food. Precision pesticide spraying aims to maximize pest control efficacy while utilizing minimal pesticide dosage, not only achieving pesticide reduction but also contributing to environmental protection. Emerging technologies such as variable-rate sprays, contour-adaptive sprays, controlled atomization techniques, and novel anti-drift adjuvants are transforming traditional pesticide spraying methods. These innovations are revolutionizing agricultural production practices by enhancing pesticide spraying efficiency, minimizing off-target losses, and optimizing the deposition efficacy of pesticide formulations.

This Special Issue focuses on in-depth research and addresses advances in precision pesticide spraying technology and equipment, including crop canopy remote sensing, novel spraying systems, new sprayer development and testing, spray deposition and drift patterns, bystander exposure from pesticide spraying, spray adjuvant development, and microscale droplet deposit behavior. Included research will cover a broad range of precision pesticide spraying technologies, including ground sprays, air-assisted sprays, aerial sprays, etc. All types of articles, such as original research, opinions, and reviews, are welcome.

Dr. Longlong Li
Dr. Chenhui Zhang
Guest Editors

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