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POUDRAGE CULTURES [1 record]

Record 1 2006-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pest Control Equipment
  • Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
DEF

The dissemination of pesticides or herbicides as powder over crops from a low-flying airplane.

CONT

In response, the industry has matured considerably since the early days of ‘crop dusting,’ and much has been done to promote both safety and efficiency in aerial applications.

OBS

The term "crop dusting" is mostly used to describe the dispersion of fungicides, insecticides or fertilizer from a low-flying aircraft even if it can be done otherwise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de protection des végétaux
  • Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
CONT

[...] l'industrie a beaucoup évolué depuis le «poudrage des cultures». Bien des mesures ont été prises pour promouvoir la sécurité et l'efficacité des traitements aériens.

OBS

Bien que le poudrage des cultures peut se faire autrement que par aéronef, ce terme fait très souvent référence à ce type d'épandage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo para la lucha antiparasitaria
  • Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
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