Sensors buried in farmers' fields may help prevent algae blooms

Toxic algae blooms can be nasty, killing fish, other wildlife and sometimes even people. One of the main causes of such blooms is excessive amounts of fertilizer running off of fields and into waterways. A new type of buried sensor, however, could help address that situation.

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Category: Environment

Tags:

• Agriculture
• Algae
• Farming
• Iowa State University
• Pollution
• University of Florida

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