Research Interests:

Dr. Bukovac's current research interest is in increasing the efficiency of pesticide application, how spray deposits are formed and mechanisms by which chemicals enter into plant tissue through the cuticle. A second interest and research program focuses on understanding flowering and fruit growth processes in tree fruits and their control by growth regulating chemicals.

Education:

B.S. (with Honors), 1951, Michigan State University
M.S., 1954, Michigan State University
Ph.D., 1957, Michigan State University
Postdoctoral Study, 1965-66, Oxford and Bristol Universities
Dr. agr. honoris causa, 1995, University of Bonn

Recent Publications with ATRU Members:

Bukovac, M.J., J.M. Leon, J.A. Cooper, R.E. Whitmoyer, D.L. Reichard, and R.D. Brazee. 1995. Spray droplet: plant surface interaction and deposit formation as related to surfactants and spray volume. In: R.E. Gaskin (ed.) Fourth International Symposium on Adjuvants for Agrochemicals, pp. 177-185, Bul. 193. New Zealand Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Brazee, R.D., M.J. Bukovac, J.A. Cooper, H. Zhu, D.L. Reichard and R.D. Fox. 1994. Surfactant diffusion and dynamic surface tension in spray solutions. Trans. Am. Soc. Agric. Engr. 37:51-58.

Brazee, R.D., D.L. Reichard, M.J. Bukovac and R.D. Fox 1991. A partitioned energy transfer model for spray impaction on plants. J. Agric. Engng. Res. 50:11-24.