Marine algae implants could boost crop yields

Researchers have discovered a gene in marine algae for a unique chlorophyll, successfully transferring it to land plants, potentially revolutionising crop yields and biofuel production.

Are you a grow-bot? AI drones to help farmers optimise vegetable harvests

A drone flies over a field.

From University of Tokyo 09/10/23 For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable crop yields. As plants grow inconsistently, at the time of harvesting, there will inevitably be variations in quality and size of individual crops. Finding the optimal time to harvest is therefore a priority for farmers. […]

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