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What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields
What happens when AI comes to the cotton fields A research project in Jenkins County, Georgia, is testing the potential of AI-powered sensors to help cotton farmers optimize pesticide use and reduce harmful residues in local soil and air. The project uses a machine learning algorithm trained on the unique wingbeats of each pest insect […]
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Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry
Spotted lanternflies love grapevines, and that’s bad for Pennsylvania’s wine industry Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that infest grapevines in Pennsylvania, threatening the state’s wine industry. The insects can weaken grapevines, reduce yield and fruit quality, and kill vines. The spotted lanternfly feeds on many plants, but its preferred hosts are Tree of Heaven […]
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Bacteria technique can boost plant growth
Bacteria technique can boost plant growth Researchers have shown off a new technique for encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The technique opens the door to creating a wide range of crop applications that allow farmers to make use of these […]
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