Chemical control of pests and diseases in tea production in China: progress and strategy

Authors

  • Chen Zongmao Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Scicences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, The People's Republic of China
  • Chen Xuefen Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Scicences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, The People's Republic of China

Keywords:

Pesticide, Chemical control, Tea, Camellia sinensis

Abstract

The special agro-biological character and beverages purpose of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, determine a strict selection of pesticides used in tea production. Some guidelines include efficiency, activity spectrum, toxicity, degradative rate on/in tea shoots, taint and extractive rate in the infusion are discussed. The major pests and diseases of the tea plant and the evolution changes of pesticides used in tea production in China are listed.

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Issue

Volume 67 Number 4

Section

Research Papers