EEUU: Drones detect potato disease early and accurately
A research project conducted by the Idaho State University and led by assistant geosciences professor Donna Delparte, revealed that crop diseases in potato fields can be detected early and accurately using drones.
The Capital Press reports that researchers mounted high-tech cameras on drones flying 60 meters above potato fields and were able to detect individual diseased and stressed plants.University of Idaho plant pathologist Louise-Marie Dandurand was also able to differentiate between ailments using advanced sensors.
Delparte says her group is now working on a way to automate Dandurand’s research to identify the diseases faster.Delparte’s project started in 2014 and was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Idaho Department of Commerce’s Global Entrepreneurial Mission. J.R. Simplot Co. also helped Delparte with soil analysis, crop expertise and grower recruitment.
Fuente: http://www.freshplaza.com/article/152402/
