Testing results for Gaucho Plus preparation in wheat crops
High crop yields are closely linked to the development and implementation of effective, science-based valid pest control measures. At present, mainly chemical compounds - pesticides are used for reliable protection of crops against harmful insects, plant diseases and weeds. They are readily available and easy to use’ however, their use is linked to a number of adverse effects, such as hazard to humans and other warm-blooded species, environmental pollution, negative impact on beneficial organisms, etc. Therefore, attention of the specialists and researchers working in the field of plant protection is focused on making pesticide application as safe as possible. One of the important trends in this regard is the application of seed disinfectants against plant pests and diseases. In this case, the hazard of their spread and scattering in the atmosphere is considerably smaller, the likelihood of their ingress and adverse effects on the human body is reduced, and consumption rates of the preparation are low. Based on the above, a seed disinfectant Gaucho Plus was tested by us by applying it to wheat seeds before sowing; the effect of the preparation on the energy of germination and growth of grain shoots, as well as its effectiveness against harmful insects and impact on the nutritional value of wheat were identified. According to the study results, the seed disinfectant Gaucho Plus increases the energy of germination and promotes normal growth of grain shoots. Moreover, it is highly effective against harmful insects affecting wheat (efficacy of this preparation against ground beetle, corn bug, and aphids is 95-97%); improves nutritional value of wheat - gluten, vitreousness, proteins and sugar content in wheat increases (9.5-10.7%), which is of great importance for the baking process and nutritional value of bread.
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