Smartphone device identifies plant diseases on the spot

As crop plants "breathe" through the pores in their leaves, they release an assortment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. A new smartphone-connected device analyzes those chemicals within a matter of minutes, detecting and identifying any diseases that may be indicated.

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Category: Science

Tags:

• Agriculture
• Disease
• North Carolina State University
• Plants
• Smartphone diagnostics

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