Project

MicroScan: a leaf microsensing approach for sustainable crop protection

Code
01CD08525
Duration
01 October 2025 → 31 January 2026
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Plant ecology
Keywords
pH Apple wheat microclimate biological fungicides plant sensors sustainable agriculture
 
Project description
This project applies a novel leaf microsensing technique to measure phylloclimate (leaf/air temperature, humidity, light, and leaf water pH) on apple and wheat. It quantifies dew-point, leaf wetness, and pH shifts, delivering unique data on biological compounds under controlled and field conditions, enhancing their efficacy and reliability in sustainable agriculture.