Technology: Robot produces strong, uniform forest saplings

Forest saplings of the future will be grown by robots.

Technology: Robot produces strong, uniform forest saplings
Thu, 07 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Cadogan

Very specific conditions are needed for a tiny seed to grow into a mighty tree, and it seems the first stage of the job from seed to sampling can best be carried out by a machine.

An industrial partner is now being sought to help commercialise a growth chamber for forest plants.

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