Researchers developing light technology to act as pesticide alternative

The light technology is being developed to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease.
Researchers developing light technology to act as pesticide alternative

The environmental impact of the chemicals used in pesticides has led to increasing pressure to find alternatives. Picture: Angus Mordant/Bloomberg.

Two universities are collaborating on research to develop light technology to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease.

Harper Adams University and Aston University will be creating photonic ‘nose’ to assess plant health.

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