Efficiency Comparison Table
Comparative analysis conducted in a citrus fruit farm (Oranges of the NULES variety) in the region of Tarragona (Spain) by means of a complete cycle of treatments during season/year 2003.
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| Efficiency Comparison Table |  |
Planting distance: 3×5 m – Average ground speed during the treatments: 3.5 kph Martignani-KWH Electrostatic Mist Blower used: Mod. Whirlwind B612 1500 l TURBO 2 with ELECTROSTATIC
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15 May 2003 – Treatment with foliar fertilizer and growth regulator |
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N° |
LITERS/ HECTARE |
TIME REQUIRED |
FUEL CONSUMPTION |
HECTARES TREATED |
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MARTIGNANI-KWH 1500 l |
11000 |
500 |
10 |
70 |
16.84 |
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Air Blast Sprayer
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7300 |
1500 |
16 |
70 |
11 |
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6 June 2003 – Treatment against wood mites (trunks) with white oil and |
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N° |
LITERS/ HECTARE |
TIME REQUIRED |
FUEL CONSUMPTION |
HECTARES TREATED |
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MARTIGNANI-KWH 1500 l |
6166 |
540 |
5 |
54 |
10 |
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Air Blast Sprayer |
3437 |
3100 |
8 |
57 |
5.1 |
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7 July 2003 – Treatment of Borer Larvae with Abac and foliar fertilizer |
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N° OF PLANTS |
LITERS/ HECTARE |
TIME REQUIRED |
DIESEL CONSUMPTION |
HECTARES TREATED |
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MARTIGNANI-KWH 1500 l |
6216 |
350 |
4 |
43 |
9.521 |
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Air Blast Sprayer |
3437 |
1163 |
4 |
27 |
5.157 |
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22 July 2003 – Treatment of Borer Larvae with Abac and foliar |
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N° OF PLANTS |
LITERS/ HECTARE |
TIME REQUIRED |
DIESEL CONSUMPTION |
HECTARES TREATED |
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MARTIGNANI-KWH 1500 l |
6216 |
350 |
4 |
35 |
9.521 |
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Air Blast Sprayer |
3437 |
1520 |
8 |
35 |
5.157 |
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