The objective of this study was to determine the influence of the number of drops in the penetration of fungicides and their effectiveness in control at different times of application. The experimental design was randomized blocks in split split plots, totalizing 20 treatments in four replications, consisting of two wheat cultivars ('Fundacep Cristalino' and 'Fundacep Nova Era'); three spray nozzles (XR 11002, TJ 60-11002 and TX 8002), and control with and without fungicide. Was evaluated the density of droplets per square centimeter, volume median diameter (VMD), severity of disease, test weight and yield. The spectrum of droplets generated by the spray tip XR 11002 under the conditions of this study show the best results in terms of droplet deposition, disease control and yield in both wheat cultivars. The control of leaf spot and leaf rust of wheat provides protection of crop yield potential, varying depending on the susceptibility of cultivars and fungicides coverage and penetration.
Application technology; penetration drops; leaf spots; Puccinia graminis tritici; Triticum aestivum; disease control
