Convergence Research Seminar Series, Dr. Ehsani and Dr. Olsson

Abstract: 

Detecting and managing plant biotic and abiotic stresses is a very important part of crop production. Biotic stressors such as pathogens, pests, and diseases, along with abiotic factors like temperature fluctuations, water stress, and nutrient deficiencies, can significantly impact plant growth. Currently, growers rely mostly on crop scouting and the detection of visual symptoms for the detection of biotic and abiotic stresses. This approach is time-consuming and costly. Also, in many cases, by the time the visual symptoms appear, it is too late to implement an effective stress management strategy. Developing cost-effective sensors that can detect plant stresses at an early stage can play a pivotal role in enabling early and precise identification of stress factors that can compromise plant health and productivity. This talk provides an overview of recent advancements in the detection of both biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. It also covers multiple cutting-edge technologies that…