14-9 Cruiser Insecticide Interaction Influence Processing Pea Production and Yield.
See more from this Division: Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences (SASES)
See more from this Session: Undergraduate Research Contest - Oral I
Sunday, November 6, 2016: 2:20 PM
Phoenix Convention Center North, Room 226 A
Abstract:
Growing peas for processing has always faced the challenge of how to maximize volume economically in a growing season. Agriculturalists try to reach this maximum potential by controlling factors that may decrease yield, such as pest control. This is achieved through the use of cultural practices, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Thiamethoxam, or Cruiser, is an insecticide used in the processing pea industry, as well as other crop industries. Cruiser is typically applied as a seed treatment, which is a coating around the pea seed. Cruiser is used primarily for protection against early season insect pests, which can decrease yield significantly if left uncontrolled. Some research has shown evidence that the use of Cruiser has increased plant vigor and yield. In the processing pea industry, yield volume is critical for maximum production of the final product. In this study, we investigated the effects of Cruiser on the yield and growth of four processing pea varieties. Currently, there is no research into the benefit of Cruiser on peas used for freezer processing in southern Minnesota. To test our hypothesis that Cruiser has a significant positive effect on yield, maturity, and vigor, one variety from four independent pea seed companies were used for a total of four varieties. Each variety included a Cruiser and non-Cruiser standard treatment at a single seeding rate for a total of eight treatments. Data on vigor, maturity, and yield were taken, as well as general observations on plant growth. Our findings did not support an overall positive benefit from a Cruiser seed treatment across all four varieties. This investigation is significant for the processing pea industry because a Cruiser seed treatment may not be necessary if there is no history or potential risk of yield loss due to pest interaction.
See more from this Division: Students of Agronomy, Soils and Environmental Sciences (SASES)
See more from this Session: Undergraduate Research Contest - Oral I
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