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Photo imaging system drives innovation in crop stress detection

Photo imaging system drives innovation in crop stress detection

Examples of images acquired by imaging system (c) James Hutton Institute
"Infra-red thermography can measure leaf temperature, which is related to stomatal opening and is a reliable indicator of plant physiological status.

A research consortium including the James Hutton Institute and AHDB Horticulture is developing a cutting-edge new technology system which can remotely monitor soft fruit crops for stresses. The InnovateUK-funded research aims to produce an automated imaging system able to monitor and measure how plants respond to stresses such as drought or attacks by pests or diseases.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute