Jiangsu Provincial Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals conducts research mission on pesticide
In light of the
Workplan of Joint Testing of Pesticide Use in Vegetable Production for 2012 issued by
ICAMA, the Jiangsu Provincial Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals has taken the initiative to organize nationwide joint testing activities on pesticide use in lotus root production. In order to acquire extensive knowledge about pests and diseases of lotus root as well the use pesticide in its production, the Jiangsu Provincial Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals recently carried out a research mission to the Hunan Province from 10 to 12, October.
The research mission includes visits to lotus root farms, interviews with producers, and meetings with experts. The mission received substantial support from Institute of Plant Protection of Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Hunan Provincial Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals. Zhou Xinxin from the Biology Division of ICAMA participated in the research mission.
(Source: Jiangsu Provincial Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals)