Navigation Links
New crop of technology reveals plant health

The scientists, working together in a project called PLANTS, sought to develop a unique system that linked plants, technology and people to continuously assess the state of crop health. Using sensors, transmitters and specialist software, the system monitors the state of the crop on a plant-by-plant basis, in near real-time.

PLANTS adhered to a broader vision where the virtual (computing) space was seamlessly integrated with the physical environment. One of its main objectives was to develop the necessary software modules, tools and methodologies that enable the efficient and flexible integration of 'augmented' plants and artefacts into ubiquitous computing applications which may range from domestic plant care to precision agriculture.

"The main idea behind PLANTS is to develop a system that produces the optimal growing conditions for a crop, so that crops are kept in the best possible health with the minimum of inputs," says Dr Fiona Tooke of the Eden Project, one of the project partners. "It promotes sustainability, because there isn't excessive use of inputs like fertilizer and water. It makes crop management more economic too, as well as less damaging to the environment."

"The system picks up on the plants' signals that indicate when plants need help, such as more water, more nutrients or more or less light. Essentially, the plants are controlling the system," she continues.

The system uses an infrared camera to scan the entire crop canopy. It can automatically detect when individual or groups of plants are getting too hot. Another sensor detects chlorophyll fluorescence, which tells the system the rate at which the plant is absorbing energy. That reflects the current state of photosynthesis, itself a reflection of the plant's health.

These sensors communicate their data through specially developed wireless transmitters. Scientists at lead project partner the Tyndall National Institute managed to reduce the essential tech
'"/>

Source:IST Results


Page: 1 2 3

Related biology news :

1. Novel technology detects human DNA mutations
2. Novel antiviral technology inhibits RSV infection in mice
3. The BIOS Initiative - open source biotechnology is born
4. Revolutionary nanotechnology illuminates brain cells at work
5. Study: homemade gene expression technology unreliable
6. First technology to remove prions that cause vCJD from blood launched
7. Integration of Agilents MS technology, Proteome Systems software to help scientists in proteomics research
8. Agilent Technologies new genome analysis technology set to accelerate Australia fight against mesothelioma
9. Recombinant DNA technology may enable oral, rather than injectable, delivery of protein drugs
10. First production of human monoclonal antibodies in chicken eggs published in Nature Biotechnology
11. Vietnam war technology could aid elephant conservation
Post Your Comments:
(Date:12/16/2009)... The new "Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (Climate-KIC)" is ... Budapest. The Climate-KIC program brings together the expertise of ... a step-change in Europe,s innovation capacity to meet the ... to prepare for a new low-carbon society. In responding ... to how we produce, distribute, and consume goods, and ...
(Date:12/16/2009)... Bank is a vital source of financial and technical ... glance, this may not appear to be connected to ... of Earth,s environment are intrinsically linked. , Global climate ... poverty and advancing development in the poorest countries and ... , These factors have led to a growing demand ...
(Date:12/16/2009)... Bacteria inhabited our planet for more than 4 billion ... us by as many eons more. That suggests they ... from Tel Aviv University bacteria expert Prof. Eshel Ben-Jacob ... and Astronomy, grounded in the study of bacteria, presents ... why most people should not automatically opt for the ...
Breaking Biology News(10 mins):Innovation boost to tackle climate change 2Innovation boost to tackle climate change 3ESA and World Bank move toward closer collaboration 2ESA and World Bank move toward closer collaboration 3ESA and World Bank move toward closer collaboration 4Bacteria wouldn't opt for a swine flu shot 2Bacteria wouldn't opt for a swine flu shot 3For Profit Health Care Contracts Jeopardizing the Strength of the VA Union Says 58552 1For Profit Health Care Contracts Jeopardizing the Strength of the VA Union Says 58552 2For Profit Health Care Contracts Jeopardizing the Strength of the VA Union Says 58552 3Intarcia Therapeutics Inc Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabe 14300 1Intarcia Therapeutics Inc Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabe 14300 2Intarcia Therapeutics Inc Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabe 14300 3Intarcia Therapeutics Inc Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabe 14300 4Intarcia Therapeutics Inc Presents Positive Results of ITCA 650 Phase 1b Study in Type 2 Diabetes at the European Association for the Study of Diabe 14300 5The National Park Foundation and Olympus Announce Winner of the First Ever Your Parks Video Challenge 14298 1The National Park Foundation and Olympus Announce Winner of the First Ever Your Parks Video Challenge 14298 2The National Park Foundation and Olympus Announce Winner of the First Ever Your Parks Video Challenge 14298 3The National Park Foundation and Olympus Announce Winner of the First Ever Your Parks Video Challenge 14298 4
... , A novel x-ray technique allowing the observation of ... been developed by a team of researchers from EPFL and ... research led by Professor Majed Chergui, head of EPFL,s laboratory ... PSI appear online December 11 in the journal Science ...
... impacts on the environment have reduced populations of ... this more apparent than in worldwide fisheries, where ... and populations of fish are on the brink ... the dire situation, captive breeding, the controlled breeding ...
... top food scientist at Queen,s University Belfast is playing a ... techniques to detect chemical contaminants in food and animal feed. ... and Land Use at Queen,s, will lead a team of ... from potentially fatal toxins in a wide range of foods ...
Other Biology News:Molecules in the spotlight 2Queen's University Belfast plays leading role in Europe-wide tests for safer food 2
(Date:12/17/2009)... Top 10 Health Industry Issues in 2010, puts healthcare cost control ... the year ahead. , ... New York, NY ... Top 10 Health Industry Issues in 2010, puts healthcare ... overarching theme for the year ahead. , , , , ,“Healthcare ...
(Date:12/17/2009)... the latest particle size distribution technologies, including the new C35 ... AAPS 2010. , ... (PRWEB) December ... American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ Annual Meeting, AAPS 2010 ... Booth 612 at AAPS 2010 to see the latest particle ...
(Date:12/16/2009)... of East Anglia (UEA) could contribute to the development ... generate clean electricity. , Published today by the leading ... Sciences (PNAS), the researchers have demonstrated for the ... by ,breathing rocks,. , The findings could be applied ... such as fuel cells, or ,bio-batteries, powered by animal ...
(Date:12/16/2009)... Corporation (Nasdaq: MATK ) today announced its financial ... October 31, 2009. Revenues for the fourth quarter were ... fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income was $11.0 ... quarter of fiscal 2009, a 5% increase compared with ... year,s fourth quarter. The fourth quarter of fiscal ...
Breaking Biology Technology:Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010, 2Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010, 3Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010, 4Squeezing Costs out of Healthcare Tops PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of Health Industry Issues in 2010, 5Particle Size Distribution Technologies at American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting 2010 2'Rock-breathing' bacteria could generate electricity and clean up oil spills 2Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 2Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 3Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 4Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 5Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 6Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 7Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 8Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 9Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 10Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 11Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 12Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 13Martek Announces Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Financial Results 14
... SERIES Episode #9 - HEART DISEASE September 19, 2007, NEW YORK, Sept. ... upcoming episode of the Charlie Rose Science Series will ... cause of mortality worldwide. A ... biology and genetics of the disease, prevention and treatment, the ...
... HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 14 Indivumed announces today,that ... signed. Within,this agreement Indivumed will apply its automated ... targets in the,area of oncology. Indivumed will provide ... from its tumor biobank as well as specifically,collected ...
... Inc. (Nasdaq: HGSI ) announced today that its ... Conference in London,will be webcast and may be accessed ... ) A member of Human Genome Sciences, senior ... Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 2:20 pm London,Time, or ...
Other Biology Technology:Panel to Discuss the Far-Ranging Effects and Consequences of Heart Disease, Which is the Leading Killer in Both Men and Women in the United States 2
... The Lambda 10-2 is a ... Its impressive speed coupled with exceptionally ... ideal for research applications involving fluorescence ... or any application requiring rapid and ...
...
... Enzymatic method stops PCR carry-over contamination, ... to degrade PCR products from previous ... acid templates, which improves amplification ,Optimized ... reagents and GeneAmp instrument systems , ...
...
Biology Products: