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  <title>Agrochemical mixture compatibility for UAV and conventional sprayers in maize: bridging precision and practicality</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.04.355</doi>
  
  <authors>
          <author>
        <name>Mandla Rajashekhar</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3869-6755</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>Chinthakindi Narendra Reddy</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/register</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>Kalisetti Vanisree</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/register</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>Talluri Kiran babu</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/register</orcid>
              </author>
          <author>
        <name>SNCVL Pushpavalli</name>
                  <orcid>https://orcid.org/register</orcid>
              </author>
      </authors>

      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>Eficient pesticide delivery in maize (Zea mays L.) using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) necessitates a comprehensive assessment of agrochemical compatibility under diverse ield conditions. This study investigated the physical and chemical compatibility of commonly used insecticides Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC, Spinetoram 11.7% SC, and Emamectin benzoate 5% SG and fungicides Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC and Tebuconazole 50% + Triloxystrobin 25% WG applied alone and in binary mixtures using UAV-based ultra-low volume (ULV) and Taiwan sprayer-based high-volume protocols. Compatibility was evaluated across four water sources: deionized distilled water (DDW), tap, canal, and bore water. Over 90% of treatment combinations exhibited excellent physical stability with minimal coagulation, sedimentation, or foam formation. Emamectin benzoate showed moderate sedimentation under UAV concentrations (2.2–3.1 mL/L) but was redispersible upon agitation. Chemical proiling of spray solutions revealed that water quality signiicantly inluenced pH stability. Chlorantraniliprole displayed consistent buffering (pH 7.10–7.62), maintaining formulation integrity. Spinetoram demonstrated a mildly alkaline proile (7.40–7.91), while Emamectin benzoate preserved an acidic environment (6.28–6.72), potentially minimizing hydrolytic degradation. Notably, mixtures containing Tebuconazole + Triloxystrobin occasionally surpassed pH 8.5, indicating the need for pH modulation. These results underscore the importance of water chemistry and formulation interactions in UAV-enabled pesticide delivery. The study offers a strategic framework for selecting UAV-compatible agrochemical mixtures, contributing to precision application, reduced formulation failure, and enhanced sustainability in crop protection systems</p>
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  <body><![CDATA[<div class="aatcc-article-container"><div class="aatcc-category-label">Original Research Article</div><div class="aatcc-meta-box"><div class="aatcc-authors-wrap"><span class="aatcc-author-item">Mandla Rajashekhar<a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3869-6755" target="_blank">
                    <img decoding="async" src="https://orcid.org/sites/default/files/images/orcid_16x16.png" class="aatcc-orcid-icon">
                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">Chinthakindi Narendra Reddy<a href="https://orcid.org/register" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">Kalisetti Vanisree<a href="https://orcid.org/register" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">Talluri Kiran babu<a href="https://orcid.org/register" target="_blank">
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                </a></span> <span class="aatcc-author-item">SNCVL Pushpavalli<a href="https://orcid.org/register" target="_blank">
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                <h3>Abstract</h3>
                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>Eficient pesticide delivery in maize (Zea mays L.) using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) necessitates a comprehensive assessment of agrochemical compatibility under diverse ield conditions. This study investigated the physical and chemical compatibility of commonly used insecticides Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC, Spinetoram 11.7% SC, and Emamectin benzoate 5% SG and fungicides Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC and Tebuconazole 50% + Triloxystrobin 25% WG applied alone and in binary mixtures using UAV-based ultra-low volume (ULV) and Taiwan sprayer-based high-volume protocols. Compatibility was evaluated across four water sources: deionized distilled water (DDW), tap, canal, and bore water. Over 90% of treatment combinations exhibited excellent physical stability with minimal coagulation, sedimentation, or foam formation. Emamectin benzoate showed moderate sedimentation under UAV concentrations (2.2–3.1 mL/L) but was redispersible upon agitation. Chemical proiling of spray solutions revealed that water quality signiicantly inluenced pH stability. Chlorantraniliprole displayed consistent buffering (pH 7.10–7.62), maintaining formulation integrity. Spinetoram demonstrated a mildly alkaline proile (7.40–7.91), while Emamectin benzoate preserved an acidic environment (6.28–6.72), potentially minimizing hydrolytic degradation. Notably, mixtures containing Tebuconazole + Triloxystrobin occasionally surpassed pH 8.5, indicating the need for pH modulation. These results underscore the importance of water chemistry and formulation interactions in UAV-enabled pesticide delivery. The study offers a strategic framework for selecting UAV-compatible agrochemical mixtures, contributing to precision application, reduced formulation failure, and enhanced sustainability in crop protection systems</p>
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