Biological and Agricultural Studies on Application of Discharge Plasma and Electromagnetic Fields 6.Agricultural Chemical Application System Using Corona Discharge and High Electric Fields

Abstract

Research on the electrostatic chemical application system has been carried out for the purpose of improving spray deposition and reducing spray drift. By means of corona discharge or electrostatic induction, particles of agricaltual chemicals become electrostatically charged. Many electrostatic sprayers are developed and tested. The results suggested that these sprayers improved the spray deposition onto plants or plant models. Several electrostatic sprayers are currently utilized.