These crop residue activities
are basic studies that following controlled and standardized applications
to representative test plots, samples are taken of the raw agricultural
commodity (RAC studies) at harvest or at specific periods thereafter
(Decline studies). In the former case, a harvest residue is calculated
for registration purposes, whereas in the latter case, an approximation
of harvest interval extensions are also estimated. Although simplistic
in conduct and execution, these are highly regulated studies and
require technicians practice GLP standards throughout their activities.
Pacific Ag Research conducts many of these experiments at our
own field stations, where absolute control is possible with irrigations,
crop maintenance sprays, and access to the experimental area overall.
In addition, Quality Assurance audits are conducted at several
critical periods during each study, and facility audits by sponsor
companies, government, and outside QA’s contracted by Pacific
Ag management are frequent and in depth, to assure redundancy
in oversight with compliance in methods and conduct of these important
studies. In short, new product RAC and Decline studies on coastal
vegetables, small fruits, and other crops at Pacific Ag Research,
are conducted with a focus and intensity that is a truly professional
experience for the cooperating sponsor.
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